Pharmacobezoar of the esophagus

Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2011 Apr;49(4):348-9. doi: 10.3109/15563650.2011.565420. Epub 2011 Apr 5.

Abstract

Esophageal medication bezoars are rare. We report a case presenting as esophageal obstruction following an alleged ingestion of 145 tablets. Abdominal X-ray suggested the presence of a large pharmacobezoar in the stomach, and endoscopy confirmed esophageal obstruction by pharmacobezoar.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bezoars / diagnosis*
  • Bezoars / diagnostic imaging
  • Esophagus* / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography