Esophagitis Dissecans Superficialis (EDS) Secondary to Hair Dye Ingestion: Case Report and Literature Review

Esophagitis Dissecans Superficialis (EDS) Secondary to Hair Dye Ingestion: Case Report and Literature Review

Esophagitis dissecans superficialis (EDS) is a rare and underdiagnosed esophageal lesion characterized by sloughing of the esophageal mucosa that has been associated with medications, various autoimmune disorders, and exposure to some chemical irritants. Anatomically, EDS is most commonly seen in th...

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Published in:Clinics and practice Vol. 11; no. 2; pp. 185 - 189
Main Authors: Then, Eric Omar, Grantham, Tyler, Lopez, Michell, Reddy, Madhavi, Gaduputi, Vinaya
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Bari MDPI AG 29-03-2021
MDPI
Subjects:
Case Report
Case reports
Dermatitis
Dysphagia
Endoscopy
Erythema
esophagitis
esophagitis dissecans superficialis
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Esophagus
Immunology
Pathogenesis
Patients
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Summary:Esophagitis dissecans superficialis (EDS) is a rare and underdiagnosed esophageal lesion characterized by sloughing of the esophageal mucosa that has been associated with medications, various autoimmune disorders, and exposure to some chemical irritants. Anatomically, EDS is most commonly seen in the middle and distal thirds of the esophagus. When present, EDS is best treated by discontinuing the offending agent and initiating pharmacologic therapy with proton pump inhibitors. Steroids may also be effective if the etiology is autoimmune in nature. Our case highlights a 65-year-old female diagnosed with EDS after incidental ingestion of hair dye containing resorcinol and para-phenylenediamine (PPD).
ISSN:2039-7283
2039-7275
2039-7283
DOI:10.3390/clinpract11020026