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[Esophageal moniliasis]

J Ramírez Degollado, A Martínez Aguilar, J Peniche Bojórquez

    Revista De Gastroenterologia De Mexico
    |September 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Esophageal moniliasis, a rare fungal infection, often affects chronically ill patients. Early diagnosis and nystatin treatment significantly improve outcomes for those with dysphagia and retrosternal pain.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Mycology

    Context:

    • Esophageal moniliasis is a rare opportunistic infection.
    • It predominantly affects immunocompromised individuals, often those with chronic illnesses receiving antibiotics and corticosteroids.
    • This case series investigates the clinical presentation and management of esophageal candidiasis in a specific patient cohort.

    Purpose:

    • To describe the clinical characteristics, diagnostic methods, and treatment outcomes of esophageal moniliasis.
    • To highlight the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate intervention in improving patient prognosis.
    • To emphasize the role of esophagoscopy in establishing the diagnosis.

    Summary:

    • Nine chronically ill patients (5 male, 4 female; ages 26-77) with esophageal moniliasis were studied.
    • Common symptoms included dysphagia, retrosternal pain, and gastrointestinal bleeding. Diagnostic tools included X-rays, endoscopy, biopsy, and smears.
    • All patients presenting with symptoms underwent esophagoscopy, revealing a characteristic pseudomembranous exudate. Five cases were confirmed via biopsy and smear.
    • Eight patients treated with nystatin achieved a cure, indicating treatment efficacy.

    Impact:

    • This study underscores the need to suspect esophageal moniliasis in chronically ill patients with relevant symptoms.
    • Effective treatment with nystatin can lead to successful recovery.
    • Esophagoscopy is identified as the primary diagnostic procedure for this condition.

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