Esophageal Inlet Patch
Joint Authors
Source
Radiology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-03-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
An inlet patch is a congenital anomaly consisting of ectopic gastric mucosa at or just distal to the upper esophageal sphincter.
Most inlet patches are largely asymptomatic, but in problematic cases complications related to acid secretion such as esophagitis, ulcer, web and stricture may occur.
The diagnosis of inlet patch is strongly suggested on barium swallow where the most common pattern consists of two small indentations on the wall of the esophagus.
The diagnosis of inlet patch is confirmed via endoscopy with biopsy.
At endoscopy, the lesion appears salmon-coloured and velvety and is easily distinguished from the normal grey-white squamous epithelium of the esophagus.
The prominent margins correlate with the radiological findings of indentations and rim-like shadows on barium swallow.
Histopathology provides the definitive diagnosis by demonstrating gastric mucosa adjacent to normal esophageal mucosa.
No treatment is required for asymptomatic inlet patches.
Symptomatic cases are treated with proton pump inhibitors to relieve symptoms related to acid secretion.
Strictures and webs are treated with serial dilatation and should be biopsied to rule out malignancy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Behrens, C.& Yen, Peggy P. W.. 2011. Esophageal Inlet Patch. Radiology Research and Practice،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Behrens, C.& Yen, Peggy P. W.. Esophageal Inlet Patch. Radiology Research and Practice No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Behrens, C.& Yen, Peggy P. W.. Esophageal Inlet Patch. Radiology Research and Practice. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-473349