Systemic lupus erythematosus may affect the esophagus and cause a number of clinical problems for the patient.
Clinical features:
(1) heartburn
(2) dysphagia
(3) esophagitis with ulceration
(4) dysmotility, including aperistalsis
Risk factors:
(1) Raynaud's syndrome
(2) active disease with vasculitis
Complications:
(1) mucosal bridging
(2) perforation
(3) dysplasia
Differential diagnosis:
(1) drug-induced esophagitis
(2) Candida esophagitis
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Specialty: Immunology/Rheumatology
