Infectious and Noninfectious Esophagitis

摘要: In addition to gastroesophageal reflux which is the most common cause of esophagitis, there are so various etiologic factors can esophageal injury. immunocompromised patients, infectious esophagitis due virus and fungi frequently developed. Although pathologic review necessary confirm diagnosis viral endoscopic examination very useful diagnose Candida where multiple white mucosal plaquelike lesions typical. Esophagitis develop because noninfectious causes such as trauma, chemical injury, radiation. these cases, precise history taking in findings important. pill-induced symmetrical kissing-type ulcers frequent. also be presented a kind clinical manifestation other systemic or skin diseases. this chapter, types except will discussed with examples.