Medication-induced esophagitis: diagnosis by double-contrast esophagography

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1987 Apr;148(4):731-2. doi: 10.2214/ajr.148.4.731.

Abstract

Although medication-induced esophagitis is recognized more frequently nowadays, reports of associated radiographic findings are limited. Nine cases of esophagitis associated with various medications were evaluated by using double-contrast esophagography. The usual features were several discrete focal ulcerations localized to a short segment of the proximal half of the esophagus. In seven of the cases, the offending medication was an antibiotic. Symptoms resolved in about 4 days after medication was discontinued. Finding characteristic radiologic abnormalities in the appropriate clinical setting may obviate endoscopy.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Air
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects
  • Barium Sulfate*
  • Esophagitis / chemically induced*
  • Esophagitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Esophagitis / therapy
  • Esophagoscopy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Posture
  • Radiography
  • Ulcer / diagnostic imaging

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Barium Sulfate