A case of herpes esophagitis after fluticasone propionate for eosinophilic esophagitis

Nat Clin Pract Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008 Sep;5(9):527-30. doi: 10.1038/ncpgasthep1225.

Abstract

Background: A 19-year-old white woman presented with a 6-month history of progressively worsening dysphagia.

Investigations: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, esophageal biopsies followed by histological evaluation of biopsy samples including immunohistochemical staining for herpes simplex virus.

Diagnosis: Herpes esophagitis with concurrent eosinophilic esophagitis.

Management: Valaciclovir and fluconazole.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Androstadienes / therapeutic use*
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
  • Eosinophilia / diagnosis*
  • Eosinophilia / drug therapy
  • Eosinophilia / virology
  • Esophagitis / diagnosis*
  • Esophagitis / therapy
  • Esophagitis / virology*
  • Female
  • Fluticasone
  • Herpes Simplex / diagnosis*
  • Herpes Simplex / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Androstadienes
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Antiviral Agents
  • Fluticasone