Clin Endosc.  2014 Jan;47(1):119-120.

White Esophageal Mucosa and Black Gastric Mucosa: Upper Gastrointestinal Injury Due to Hydrochloric Acid Ingestion

• Lee WC
• Lee TH
• Cho JH

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Eating*
Gastric Mucosa*
Hydrochloric Acid*
Mucous Membrane*
Hydrochloric Acid

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Endoscopic findings. (A) Initial esophagoscopy. No abnormality is noted during the initial examination of the esophageal mucosa. (B) Initial gastroscopy. No abnormality is seen during the initial examination of the gastric mucosa, except for linear erythema. (C) Esophagoscopy after acid ingestion. Esophageal mucosa appears white and edematous. (D) Gastroscopy after acid ingestion: gastric mucosa appears black and necrotic.

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