| Lichen planus involving the esophagus. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11680610 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Lichen planus is a common mucocutaneus disorder that rarely involves the esophagus. We report two challenging cases presenting with recurrent dysphagia originally suspected due to gastroesophageal reflux. Subsequent evaluation revealed peculiar endoscopic findings of desquamative esophagitis leading to the diagnosis of lichen planus of the esophagus. This disorder should be considered in middle age or elderly women presenting with unexplained dysphagia or odynophagia. In this paper we review the available literature on the subject and summarize every case reported to date. |
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Authors:
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A Ukleja; K R DeVault; M E Stark; S R Achem |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Digestive diseases and sciences Volume: 46 ISSN: 0163-2116 ISO Abbreviation: Dig. Dis. Sci. Publication Date: 2001 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-10-26 Completed Date: 2001-12-04 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7902782 Medline TA: Dig Dis Sci Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 2292-7 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Constriction, Pathologic Esophageal Neoplasms / diagnosis*, pathology, therapy Esophagus / pathology Female Humans Lichen Planus / diagnosis*, pathology, therapy |
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