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Case Reports
. 2012 Sep;75(3):361-3.

Concomitant herpetic and eosinophilic esophagitis--a causality dilemma

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Case Reports

Concomitant herpetic and eosinophilic esophagitis--a causality dilemma

P Monsanto et al. Acta Gastroenterol Belg. 2012 Sep.
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Abstract

Eosinophilic and herpetic esophagitis are listed as independent causes of dysphagia, especially in young adult males. However, herpetic esophagitis rarely affects immunocompetent individuals. We report the case of a young, not immunocompromised patient, admitted because of severe dysphagia secondary to herpes simplex virus esophagitis. After complete resolution, an endoscopic and histologic reevaluation established the diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis. The potential association between the two conditions is discussed.

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