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Herpes Simplex Virus Esophagitis in an Immunocompetent Patient
Benjumea-Henao, Santiago; Caicedo-Espinosa, Javier Eduardo; Gómez-Venegas, Álvaro Andrés; Pérez-Cadavid, Juan Camilo.
  • Benjumea-Henao, Santiago; s.af
  • Caicedo-Espinosa, Javier Eduardo; s.af
  • Gómez-Venegas, Álvaro Andrés; s.af
  • Pérez-Cadavid, Juan Camilo; s.af
Rev. colomb. gastroenterol ; 38(3)sept. 2023.
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1535933
ABSTRACT
We present the case of a 17-year-old patient with no known comorbidity or history who was admitted due to dysphagia. Endoscopy revealed ulcerated lesions in the distal esophagus that were positive for herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) on immunohistochemistry. An examination of HSV-1 esophagitis in the immunocompetent patient is made.
RESUMEN
Se presenta el caso de un paciente de 17 años sin ninguna comorbilidad ni antecedente conocido que ingresó por disfagia. La endoscopia reveló lesiones ulceradas en el esófago distal que resultaron positivas para virus del herpes simple tipo 1 (VHS-1) en la inmunohistoquímica. Se hace una revisión de la esofagitis por VHS-1 en el paciente inmunocompetente.

Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Language: English Journal: Rev. colomb. gastroenterol Journal subject: Gastroenterology Year: 2023 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Language: English Journal: Rev. colomb. gastroenterol Journal subject: Gastroenterology Year: 2023 Type: Article