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Oesophagitis dissecans superficialis complicating repeated rigid oesophagoscopy and dilatation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 September 2006

G Ramaswami ,
P K Jain  and
V R Talati
G Ramaswami
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Royal Hospital, UK
P K Jain
Affiliation:
ENT Department, UK
V R Talati
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Royal Hospital, UK
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Abstract

Oesophagitis dissecans superficialis is an extremely rare and benign condition where the mucosal epithelium of the oesophagus sloughs off along the whole length of the oesophagus and is expelled as an oesophageal cast. This condition has been reported in association with various aetiological factors. We report a case of an oesophageal cast in a patient who underwent repeated oesophagoscopy and dilatation for a postcricoid web. We discuss the possible relationship between trauma to the upper oesophagus and the development of oesophagitis dissecans superficialis.

Keywords

OesophagoscopyOesophagitis dissecans superficialisOesophageal cast, postcricoid web
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 121 , Issue 1 , January 2007 , pp. 92 - 93
Copyright
2007 JLO (1984) Limited

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