Herpes esophagitis in an elderly male with history of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. There are multiple punched out shallow ulcers covered with fibrinous exudate as well as small round vesicles.
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About the Disease
Esophageal infections can be caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, and parasites. The most common agents are Candida, Herpes Simplex Virus, and Cytomegalovirus. In South America, Trypanosoma cruzi is an important cause of esophagitis leading to megaesophagus.