Fistulous degeneration of a giant esophageal ulcer in a patient with acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
Publication/Presentation Date
7-1-1991
Abstract
Esophageal involvement in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease can take many forms, including the recently described giant solitary ulcerations thought to be due to cytomegalovirus or, more recently, Mycobacterium species. Current experience suggests that steroids may provide symptom relief and healing in selected patients. We report a case of fistulous change in one such ulcer, with documented endoscopic, radiologic, and pathologic findings. No organism was identified by culture or pathologic staining, leading to a postulated role for the persistent irritation of medications.
Volume
86
Issue
7
First Page
898
Last Page
900
ISSN
0002-9270
Published In/Presented At
Kimmel, M. E., & Boylan, J. J. (1991). Fistulous degeneration of a giant esophageal ulcer in a patient with acquired immune deficiency syndrome. The American journal of gastroenterology, 86(7), 898–900.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
2058636
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article