An esophageal ulcer is a sore produced by erosion of the protective mucosal layer that lines the esophagus. The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. In people with ...

The authors were able to trace a sequence in 1 patient from a laceration to a chronic ulcer followed later by a complete rupture through the whole esophageal wall after vomiting. Although this ...

In severe cases, people may develop ulcers or bleeding if a pill damages the esophageal lining. Pill esophagitis is rare, but anyone who takes medications, vitamins, or dietary supplements in ...

There were 46 subjects with other diagnoses (others), including gastric adenoma diagnosed by biopsy, esophageal varices, benign gastric submucosal tumor, and gastric and duodenal ulcer scars.