Glycogenic acanthosis of the esophagus

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Glycogenic acanthosis of the esophagus is a benign uncommon change of the esophagus.

General

  • Uncommon.
  • Benign.
  • Possible association with ingestion of hot liquids.[1]

Gross/endoscopic

  • Distinctive endoscopic appearance - grey/white raised lesion.[1]

Image

Microscopic

Features:[1]

  • Squamous epithelium with:
    • Superficial clearing of the cytoplasm.
    • Thickening.

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See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Lopes, S.; Figueiredo, P.; Amaro, P.; Freire, P.; Alves, S.; Cipriano, MA.; Gouveia, H.; Sofia, C. et al. (May 2010). "Glycogenic acanthosis of the esophagus: an unusually endoscopic appearance.". Rev Esp Enferm Dig 102 (5): 341-2. PMID 20524767.