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Esophageal melanocytosis in oral opium consumption
Joint Authors
Asadian, Fatimah
Taghavi, Ali Rida
Gerami zadah, Bita
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 16, Issue 1 (31 Jan. 2014), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2014-01-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Esophageal melanocytosis is a rare and benign condition, characterized by melanocytic proliferation of the esophageal squamous epithelium with heavy melanin deposition.
The etiology and pathogenesis has not been exactly known but it seems to be a chronic stimulus such as gastro esophageal reflux.
This condition is very rare and about 35 cases have been reported so far, most of which have been from India and Japan.
Herein, we present a case of esophageal melanocytosis in a patient with long history of oral opium consumption.
To the best of our knowledge, such a history has not been reported.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gerami zadah, Bita& Asadian, Fatimah& Taghavi, Ali Rida. 2014. Esophageal melanocytosis in oral opium consumption. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 16, no. 1, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-350420
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gerami zadah, Bita…[et al.]. Esophageal melanocytosis in oral opium consumption. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 16, no. 1 (Jan. 2014), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-350420
American Medical Association (AMA)
Gerami zadah, Bita& Asadian, Fatimah& Taghavi, Ali Rida. Esophageal melanocytosis in oral opium consumption. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2014. Vol. 16, no. 1, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-350420
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 3
Record ID
BIM-350420