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Pediatric Sloughing Esophagitis: A Case Report and Discussion
Lulu Sun1, Christina A Hickey1, Brendan R Harris1
1a Department of Pathology and Immunology , Washington University in Saint Louis School of Medicine, Saint Louis , Missouri , USA.
Fetal and Pediatric Pathology
|May 22, 2018
Summary
Sloughing esophagitis, a rare esophageal condition, can affect children. This case report details its occurrence in a healthy adolescent, highlighting successful treatment with medication.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Medicine
- Dermatology
Background:
- Sloughing esophagitis is an uncommon condition with unknown causes, marked by peeling esophageal squamous mucosa.
- It is often linked to autoimmune diseases and typically affects elderly patients on multiple medications.
Observation:
- A previously healthy 17-year-old girl presented with sloughing esophagitis.
- The exact trigger for her condition was not identified.
Findings:
- The patient showed improvement with proton pump inhibitor therapy and inhaled fluticasone.
- Complete resolution of sloughing esophagitis was achieved within six months.
Implications:
- Sloughing esophagitis can manifest in the pediatric population.
- This case underscores the importance of considering sloughing esophagitis in adolescents.
- Effective management strategies include proton pump inhibitors and corticosteroids.
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