A case report of herpetic and candidal esophagitis in an immunocompetent adult
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
;
(12): 251-252, 2011.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Reports of combined candidal and herpetic esophagitis in immunocompetent states are rare and sporadic. A 44-year-old previously healthy lady presented with a one week history of progressive dysphagia, odynophagia and fever. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) showed extensive desquamation of the entire esophagus except for distal 4 cm. Histopathological examination revealed ulcerated and inflamed squamous epithelium with the margin of ulcer showing a few overhanging squamous cells with dense eosinophilic cytoplasm, multinucleated and faceted nuclei with glassy chromatin, and an occasional Cowdry type A intranuclear inclusion bodies. Few candidal spores were seen in the underlying stroma. Intravenous acyclovir, fluconazole and pantoprazole were initiated. Oral analgesics were given for pain relief. She was treated for a total of 14 days. She showed significant improvement and was tolerating oral intake after discharge. The patient was asymptomatic with no evidence of recurrence at a 2-month follow-up.
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Assunto principal:
Antivirais
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Patologia
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Esporos Fúngicos
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Virologia
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Candidíase
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Resultado do Tratamento
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Usos Terapêuticos
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Diagnóstico
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Tratamento Farmacológico
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Esofagite
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
Limite:
Adulto
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Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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