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Candida esophagitis is uncommonly associated with achalasia cardia, where esophageal stasis facilitates fungal colonization, and can be diagnosed using double contrast esophagography.
Case Report
Highlights the uncommon association of Candida esophagitis with achalasia cardia and the utility of double contrast esophagography for diagnosis.
Raises awareness of Candida esophagitis in achalasia; leaves open diagnostic role of double contrast esophagography.
Candida albicans is by far the most common cause of infectious esophagitis. In most patients, this infection is secondary to an immuno-compromised state. In nearly 25% of the cases, underlying causes of esophageal stasis, e.g., achalasia and scleroderma, facilitate fungal colonization of the esophagus. Double contrast esophagography is a highly sensitive tool for diagnosing candida esophagitis. This report discusses the uncommon association of Candida esophagitis with achalasia cardia, their radiographic features and a short review of the available literature.
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Baijal et al. (2007) conducted a case report in Candida esophagitis in achalasia cardia. Double contrast esophagography was evaluated. Candida esophagitis is uncommonly associated with achalasia cardia, where esophageal stasis facilitates fungal colonization, and can be diagnosed using double contrast esophagography.
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