Esophageal candidiasis in an immunocompetent child due to chronic gastroesophageal reflux: case report
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Case Report

Esophageal candidiasis in an immunocompetent child due to chronic gastroesophageal reflux: case report

Gulhane Med J 2016;58(3):318-319 DOI: 10.5455/Gülhane.168709
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Abstract

Esophageal candidiasis is very rare in immunocompetent children. Here in, we presented an 13 year-old-boy with diagnosed as esophageal candidiasis due to chronic gastroesophageal reflux. Physicians should be aware of the possibility of esophageal candidiasis as a uncommon complication of chronic gastroesophageal reflux in adolescents.

Keywords: esophageal candidiasis, gastroesophageal reflux, adolescent