Article: Crohn's disease of the esophagus.

Abstract

Crohn's disease of the esophagus is rare but is being detected more frequently because of the use of upper endoscopy. Clinicopathologic correlation is required to establish the correct diagnosis. We present a case of esophageal Crohn's disease and review the literature to demonstrate that esophageal involvement is usually associated with disease elsewhere in the gut.

Introduction

Crohn's disease of the esophagus is rare. However, because of more frequent use of upper endoscopy, foregut Crohn's disease has been shown to be more common than previously suspected. The estimated incidence in adult patients with Crohn's disease is 0.3 to 2%. ...

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