Widefield Endoscopic Mucosal Resection for Treatment of Proximal Esophageal Leukoplakia

An 81-year-old woman was referred to our facility for the management of new onset dysphagia to solids. She had a history of oropharyngeal leukoplakia, which was being followed by ear, nose, and throat doctor. She had several medical comorbidities including ischemic heart disease with automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. She denied any tobacco or alcohol use. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy showed narrowing of the proximal esophagus with characteristic white plaques suggestive of esophageal leukoplakia (Figure A).

Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - August 10, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Nayana George, Saikiran Raghavapuram, Benjamin Tharian Tags: Electronic Image of the Month Source Type: research