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Candida esophagitis.

R Mathieson, S K Dutta

    Digestive Diseases and Sciences
    |April 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Candida esophagitis, an increasingly recognized gastrointestinal issue, presents with symptoms like painful swallowing. Diagnosis relies on endoscopy and biopsy, with various antifungal medications available for treatment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Mycology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Candida esophagitis is increasingly identified in clinical gastroenterology practice.
    • Widespread use of immunosuppressants and chemotherapy contributes to its prevalence.
    • Endoscopic evaluations for esophageal symptoms frequently detect Candida infections.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the clinical recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of Candida esophagitis.
    • To highlight the characteristic endoscopic and diagnostic findings.
    • To discuss current and emerging therapeutic options.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of clinical features, diagnostic modalities, and treatment strategies for Candida esophagitis.
    • Emphasis on endoscopic and histopathological diagnostic criteria.
    • Discussion of antifungal therapies.

    Main Results:

    • Key clinical symptoms include odynophagia and dysphagia; gastrointestinal bleeding can also occur.
    • Radiological signs are nonspecific, but endoscopic appearance is characteristic.
    • Mucosal biopsy with demonstration of fungal mycelia is diagnostic.

    Conclusions:

    • Candida esophagitis diagnosis is supported by characteristic endoscopic findings and confirmed by biopsy.
    • Oral nystatin is a common treatment, with amphotericin-B, 5-fluorocytosine, and imidazoles used for refractory cases.
    • Further research may clarify the role of serology in diagnosis.

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