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| Caption        = Endoscopic image of '''esophageal candidiasis''' in a patient after [[chemotherapy]]
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==Overview==
{{SK}} Candidiasis of the esophagus; Candida of esophagus; Candidosis of esophagus; Esophageal thrush; Oesophageal thrush;  candidal esophagitis; monilial esophagitis.
==[[Esophageal candidiasis overview|Overview]]==


[[Image:Esophageal candidiasis.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Endoscopic image of '''esophageal candidiasis''' in a patient after [[chemotherapy]].  Brushings confirmed the presence of [[hyphae]]]]
==[[Esophageal candidiasis historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]==


'''Esophageal candidiasis''' is an opportunistic infection of the [[esophagus]] by ''[[Candida albicans]]''.  The disease occurs in patients in immunocompromised states, including post-[[chemotherapy]] and in [[AIDS]].  It is also known as '''candidal esophagitis''' or '''monilial esophagitis'''
==[[Esophageal candidiasis classification|Classification]]==


==Clinical presentation==
==[[Esophageal candidiasis pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]==
[[Image:Candida.jpg|left|thumb|150px|[[H&E]] stain of esophagus showing [[Candida]] [[hyphae]] within the [[lamina propria]]]]
Patients with esophageal candidiasis present with [[odynophagia]], or painful swallowing.  Longstanding esophageal candidiasis can result in [[weight loss]].  There is often concomittant [[thrush]].


Some patients present with esophageal candidiasis as a first presentation of systemic [[candidiasis]]
==[[Esophageal candidiasis causes|Causes]]==


==Diagnostic testing==
==[[Esophageal candidiasis differential diagnosis|Differentiating esophageal candidiasis from other Diseases]]==
Patients where esophageal candidiasis is suspected should undergo [[esophagogastroduodenoscopy]] if it is safe to do so.  Endoscopy often reveals classic diffuse raised plaques that characteristically can be removed from the [[mucosa]] by the endsocope.  Brushing or [[biopsy]] of the plaques shows [[hyphae]] that are characteristic of ''Candida'' species.


==Therapy==
==[[Esophageal candidiasis epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==
A variety of medications may be used to treat esophageal candidiasis.  They include:
*[[nystatin]]
*oral [[triazoles]], such as [[fluconazole]]
*[[caspofungin]], used in refractory or systemic cases
*[[amphotericin]], used in refractory or systemic cases


==See also==
==[[Esophageal candidiasis risk factors|Risk Factors]]==
*[[candidiasis]]
*[[esophagitis]]
*[[neutropenia]]


==[[Esophageal candidiasis natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]]==


==Diagnosis==


[[Esophageal candidiasis history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Esophageal candidiasis physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Esophageal candidiasis laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Esophageal candidiasis other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]
==Treatment==
[[Esophageal candidiasis medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | [[Esophageal candidiasis surgery|Surgery]] | [[Esophageal candidiasis primary prevention|Primary Prevention]] | [[Esophageal candidiasis secondary prevention|Secondary Prevention]] | [[Esophageal candidiasis cost-effectiveness of therapy|Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy]] | [[Esophageal candidiasisfuture or investigational therapies|Future or Investigational Therapies]]
==Case Studies==
[[Esophageal candidiasis case study one|Case #1]]
==Related Chapters==
* [[Candida albicans]]
* [[Candidiasis]]
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Synonyms and keywords: Candidiasis of the esophagus; Candida of esophagus; Candidosis of esophagus; Esophageal thrush; Oesophageal thrush; candidal esophagitis; monilial esophagitis.

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