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Area of Science:

  • Immunodermatology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Erythema multiforme is an immune-mediated mucocutaneous condition.
  • Mucosal involvement typically affects the oral cavity, genitals, or eyes.
  • Triggers include infections and drugs, with rare associations with malignancy.

Observation:

  • A rare case of esophageal erythema multiforme (esophagitis) is presented.
  • The patient had a concurrent diagnosis of lung cancer.
  • Esophageal involvement in erythema multiforme is seldom documented.

Findings:

  • Erythema multiforme can manifest as esophagitis.
  • Esophageal strictures are a potential complication.
  • The association between erythema multiforme and underlying malignancy, such as lung cancer, is noted.

Implications:

  • This case expands the understanding of erythema multiforme's diverse clinical presentations.
  • It underscores the importance of considering malignancy in atypical erythema multiforme cases.
  • Highlights the need for further research into the link between immune-mediated disorders and cancer.