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Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Oropharyngeal - Can't initiate swallow, Cough/nasal regurg when attempting to swallow
Esophageal
attempting to swallow Esophageal ... Intermittent: Diffuse Esophageal ... Non-Progressive: Esophageal ... , Eosinophilic esophagitis
Secondary Causes of Esophageal Eosinophilia (EoE) - Differential Diagnosis
 • Gastroesophageal reflux disease
 • Eosinophilic gastrointestinal
Secondary Causes of Esophageal ... Hypereosinophilic syndrome • Esophageal ... reactions • Pill esophagitis ... • Stasis esophagitis ... syndrome #Eoe #esophagitis
Acute Esophageal Necrosis
History: Hematemesis and/or melena (70%), Dysphagia, Epigastric/chest pain, Sepsis
Diagnosis EGD and Biopsy
Differential: Melanosis, Melanoma,
Acute Esophageal ... Pseudomembranous esophagitis ... KBrag_MD #Acute #Esophageal
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Oropharyngeal Dysphagia 
Esophageal Dysphagia 
 • Upper 2/3 (striated muscle): stroke, NMJ
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Esophageal ... esophagus: pill esophagitis ... Oropharyngeal #Esophageal
Oropharyngeal and Esophageal Causes of Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
 • Neuromuscular causes: CVA/CNS tumor/ALS, Parkinson's,
Oropharyngeal and Esophageal ... 4 T's), Goiter Esophageal ... Fragmented Peristalsis, Esophageal ... Strictures from esophagitis ... Oropharyngeal #Esophageal
Candida Esophagitis - Upper endoscopy revealed linear, white, mucosal, plaquelike lesions on the esophagus (Panel A).
Candida Esophagitis ... and severity of esophageal ... #GI #Candida #Esophagitis
Upper Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acute Hematemesis/Melena
 - Blood in vomitus?/black, tarry stools
 - If
15%): • Gastro-esophageal ... Weiss Tear • Esophagitis
Los Angeles Classification of Reflux Esophagitis
Accurate endoscopic assessment of reflux esophagitis is vital in making accurate
Classification of Reflux Esophagitis ... assessment of reflux esophagitis ... involves >75% of the esophageal ... Classification #Reflux #Esophagitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Impedance testing Esophageal ... Barrett esophagus or esophageal ... Complications: • Erosive esophagitis ... Barrett esophagus • Esophageal
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) - Topical Corticosteroids
 • Liquid - Budesonide - 1 mg PO BID -
Eosinophilic Esophagitis ... bedtime increases esophageal ... #Eosinophilic #Esophagitis