Journals / Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology / 2001 / Cilt: 12 - Sayı: 1

Kandida özofajiti

Candida esophagitis

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19–22
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Conclusions: These findings suggest that esophageal candidiasis should be considered in immune compromised patients in particular, whether esophageal symptoms are present or not, and that it may also occur in apparently immune competent individuals.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Background/Aims: Candida albicans is a rare cause of esophagitis, especially in immunocompetent individuals.
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Key Findings & Data:Methods: 11.772 esophageal endoscopy reports were evaluated.
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Conclusion & Impact:Conclusions: These findings suggest that esophageal candidiasis should be considered in immune compromised patients in particular, whether esophageal symptoms are present or not, and that it may also occur in apparently immune competent individuals.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Bağışıklık · Candida albicans · Özofajit

Abstract

Background/Aims: Candida albicans is a rare cause of esophagitis, especially in immunocompetent individuals. This study was designed to determine the prevalence and symptoms of esophagitis and the relationship between candida esophagitis and underlying diseases. Methods: 11.772 esophageal endoscopy reports were evaluated. Diagnosis was based upon endoscopic and/or biopsy findings. Results: Candida esophagitis was determined in 21 (14 male and seven female, mean age: 51.9 ± 13 years), comprising 0.17% of all upper GI endoscopies. Eight patients (38.1%) had no known predisposing factors while malignancy was determined in five (23.8%). Three patients (14.3%) were on corticosteroid treatment, two had diabetes mellitus (9.5%) and three patients (14.3%) were being treated for tuberculosis, cirrhosis and alcohol abuse. Esophageal symptoms were reported in seven patients (33.4%). Conclusions: These findings suggest that esophageal candidiasis should be considered in immune compromised patients in particular, whether esophageal symptoms are present or not, and that it may also occur in apparently immune competent individuals.

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Amaç: Kandida albicans özellikle bağışıklık sistemi sağlam olan bireylerde nadir görülen bir özofajit nedenidir. Bu çalışma kandida özofajitinin prevalansını, semptomlarını ve kandida özofajiti ile altta yatan hastalıklar arasındaki ilişkiyi göstermek amacı ile yapıldı. Metod: 11.772 adet özofagiyal endoskopi raporu incelendi. Tanı endoskopik görünüm ve / veya biyopsi ile konuldu. Bulgular: Tüm endoskopilerin %0.17'sini oluşturan toplam 21 hastada (14 erkek, 7 kadın ; ortalama yaş: 51.9±13 yıl) kandida özofajiti tespit edildi. Sekiz hastada (%38.1) bilinen kolaylaştırıcı bir neden yoktu. Beş hastada (%23.8) malignite tespit edildi. Üç hasta (%14.3) kortikosteroid kullanıyordu. iki hasta (%9.5) diabetes mellitus nedeni ile takipte idi. Geriye kalan üç hasta (%14.3) ise sırasıyla akciğer tüberkülozu, siroz ve alkol bağımlısı idi. Yedi hastada (%33.4) özofagusa ait semptom vardı. Sonuç: Bu bulgular bize kandida özofajitinin özellikle bağışıklık yetmezliği olan hastalarda özofagusa ait semptom olma dan da görülebileceğini düşündürdü. Ayrıca, söz konusu sorunun görünürde bağışıklık yetmezliği olmayan bireylerde de ortaya çıkabileceği kanısına varıldı.

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BAŞKOL, M., ÖZBAKIR, Ö., GÜRSOY, Ş., GÜVEN, K., YÜCESOY, M. (2001). Kandida özofajiti. Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology, Cilt: 12 - Sayı: 1, 19–22. https://ajindex.com/articles/410490

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