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. (Acta gastroenterol. belg, 2012,75,361-363).
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Univ British Columbia, BC Childrens Hosp, Dept Pediat, Div Allergy, Vancouver, BC, CanadaUniv British Columbia, BC Childrens Hosp, Dept Pediat, Div Allergy, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Erdle, Stephanie C.
Carr, Stuart
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Sno Asthma & Allergy, Abu Dhabi, U Arab EmiratesUniv British Columbia, BC Childrens Hosp, Dept Pediat, Div Allergy, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Carr, Stuart
Chan, Edmond S.
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Robertson, Kara
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Western Univ, Dept Internal Med, Div Allergy & Immunol, London, ON, CanadaUniv British Columbia, BC Childrens Hosp, Dept Pediat, Div Allergy, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Robertson, Kara
Watson, Wade
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