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Severe E-Cigarette-Induced Esophagitis in a Patient With Eosinophilic Esophagitis: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Chemical esophagitis, a rare and potentially life-threatening condition, was diagnosed in a 24-year-old man with food allergies, presumed IgA nephropathy, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), and electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use. After a week of vaping, he developed severe dysphagia, and endoscopy revealed extensive esophageal ulcerations and necrosis. Treatment included total parenteral nutrition, esomeprazole, and sucralfate. Follow-up endoscopy showed diverticular formations and friable lesions. This case underscores the emerging link between vaping and ulcerative esophagitis, especially in patients with pre-existing conditions, highlighting the need for early diagnosis and further research to understand and manage this association.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.83563

Authors: Larissa A Lucena, Paulo César da Silva, Verônica S Vale, Sílvio José L Dantas, Rodrigo A Oliveira

Institutions: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Universidade Potiguar

Language: English

Topic: Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410127400