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Oropharyngeal And Esophageal Candidiasis

 Syn. Oropharyngeal and esophageal Moniliasis

Signs & Symptoms

 Localized retrosternal pain on swallowing
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical manifestations of oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis]
Pustule
Note: Primary lesion
Ref: Hbif [ 508]
Retrosternal swallowing pain
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical manifestations of oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis]
Pain during swallowing
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical manifestations of oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis]

Physical Examination

 Firmly adherent plaques
Note: In Chronic Oral Candidiasis
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical manifestations of oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis] Hbif [ 515]
Irregular velvety surface on buccal mucosa
Ref: Hbif [ 515]
Involved intertriginous areas
Ref: Hbif [ 508]

Lab / Serology

Imagin Study

 White mucosal plaque-like lesions #Esophageal_candidiasis
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical manifestations of oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis]
White plaque-like lesions #Esophageal_candidiasis
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical manifestations of oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis]

Complication

 Extensive oral infection Gr. elder
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical manifestations of oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis] Hbif [ 514]
Extensive oral infection Gr. diabetic
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical manifestations of oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis] Hbif [ 514]

Risk Factors

 Increased estrogen levels
Ref: Uptodate [ Candida vulvovaginitis: Clinical manifestations and diagnosis]
Oral contraceptives
Ref: Uptodate [ Candida vulvovaginitis: Clinical manifestations and diagnosis]
Pregnant
Ref: Uptodate [ Candida vulvovaginitis: Clinical manifestations and diagnosis]

Cause

Other