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