Esophagitis

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Esophagitis refers to inflammation of the esophagus.

Pathologic classification

Nonspecific:

Inflammatory:

Infectious esophagitis:

Clinical classification

Los Angeles classification:[1]

Classification Description
A mucosal break <=5 mm, not beyond the tops of two (adjacent) mucosal folds
B mucosal break >5 mm, not beyond the tops of two (adjacent) mucosal folds
C mucosa break beyond the tops of two mucosal folds but <75% of the esophageal circumference
D mucosal break >=75% of the esophageal circumference

References