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