Med. praxi. 2022;19(3):207-210 | DOI: 10.36290/med.2022.033

Mycotic esophagitis - case interpretation and its suprising conclusion

MUDr. Veronika Wachfaitlová, MUDr. Jiří Stehlík
Gastroenterologické oddělení, Masarykova nemocnice v Ústí nad Labem

In the article, there is basic knowledge of mycotic esophagitis, it discusses etiological agents, risk factors that are characteristic for this type of infection. Describes quite a typical endoscopic image during the examination of the upper digestive system, while endoscopy is a valid method of the final diagnosis. It also pays attention to the therapy of mycotic esophagitis. The article includes case history with an interesting development and pictorial documents.

Keywords: esophagus, Candida, inflammation, lifestyle, antimycotic medication.

Published: June 16, 2022  Show citation

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Wachfaitlová V, Stehlík J. Mycotic esophagitis - case interpretation and its suprising conclusion. Med. praxi. 2022;19(3):207-210. doi: 10.36290/med.2022.033.
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