UWorld Gastroenterology Flashcards
1
Q
What is seen on EGD in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis?
A
- Multiple concentric esophageal rings
- Longitudinal furrows
- Whitish papules/exudates (eosinophilic microabscesses)
2
Q
What causes a smooth, tight stricture in the esophagus seen on EGD?
A
Trauma (mechanical or chemical)
