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Esophageal moniliasis: a new radiographic presentation.

Am J Gastroenterol. 1985 Sep;80(9):734-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/85304144
Bier SJ; Keller RJ; Krivisky BA; Liftin AJ

Abstract: A previously unreported manifestation of esophageal moniliasis is described. Two patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and Kaposi's sarcoma presented with solitary esophageal ulcers. Endoscopic biopsy confirmed the clinical diagnosis of esophageal moniliasis. The clinical and radiographic features of esophageal moniliasis are described.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/COMPLICATIONS Adult Candidiasis/COMPLICATIONS/*RADIOGRAPHY Case Report Esophageal Diseases/COMPLICATIONS/MICROBIOLOGY/*RADIOGRAPHY Homosexuality Human Male Sarcoma, Kaposi's/COMPLICATIONS Ulcer/COMPLICATIONS/MICROBIOLOGY/RADIOGRAPHY JOURNAL ARTICLE

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