An atypical infection of esophagus mimicking malignancy

A 49-year-old man, who was an outdoor builder, had habitual consumption of cigarette, alcohol, and betel nut. He had dysphagia and hoarseness, accompanied with a weight loss of about 5 to 6 kg within 6 months. His esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) (GIF-Q260, Olympus Medical Systems, Tokyo, Japan) demonstrated numerous granular lesions with some erosions and ulcers, mainly distributed at the middle to lower esophagus as seen by white-light imaging.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Source Type: research