From: Eosinophilic esophagitis
Endoscopic feature | Description |
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Linear furrowing | • Vertical esophageal lines or ridges in the esophageal wall |
Concentric rings | • Multiple rings that may be fine, web-like or thickened (also termed the “corrugated” or “ringed” esophagus) |
White speckled exudates | • Patches of whitish papules (1-2 mm in diameter) • Resembles esophageal candidiasis |
Schatzki ring | • Narrow ring of tissue located just above the junction of the esophagus and stomach |
Small-calibre esophagus | • Narrowed esophagus, with fixed internal diameter • Featureless, unchanging column • Poor expansion on air insufflation • Proximal and/or distal stenosis |
Linear superficial mucosal tears | • Mucosal abrasions or shearing that occur upon minimal contact (e.g., after simple passage of a routine endoscope) |