title: Esophagitis dissecans superficialis and autoimmune bullous dermatoses: A review.
abstract: Esophagitis dissecans superficialis (EDS) is a rare and severe endoscopic finding characterized by sloughing of large fragments of esophageal mucosal lining. Although EDS has been reported in association with serious illnesses and certain medications, the pathophysiological association of autoimmune bullous dermatoses with EDS has gained remarkable attention. Among these dermatoses, pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigoid frequently present with various types of esophageal involvement including EDS. We review the pathophysiology and clinical features of this involvement with the presentation of our experiences. The importance of endoscopic evaluation of this entity is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Akira Hokama, Tetsuo Hirata, Jiro Fujita, Department of Infectious, Respiratory and Digestive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa 903-0125, Japan.
authors.forename: Akira
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hokama
authors.forename: Yu-Ichi
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Yamamoto
authors.forename: Kiyohito
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Taira
authors.forename: Mitsuteru
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nakamura
authors.forename: Chiharu
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kobashigawa
authors.forename: Manabu
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nakamoto
authors.forename: Tetsuo
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hirata
authors.forename: Nagisa
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authors.lastname: Kinjo
authors.forename: Fukunori
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authors.lastname: Kinjo
authors.forename: Kenzo
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Takahashi
authors.forename: Jiro
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fujita