The Black Esophagus in the Renal Transplant Patient.

• Type of Material: Article
• Authors: Michael Andrew Yu, Emory University; Ramzi Mulki, Emory University; Julia Massaad, Emory University
• Language: English
• Date: 2019
• Publisher: Hindawi
• Publication Version: Final Published Version
• Copyright Statement: Copyright © 2019 Michael Andrew Yu et al.
• License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
• Final Published Version (URL): http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/5085670
• Title of Journal or Parent Work: Case Reports in Nephrology
• ISSN: 2090-6641
• Volume: 2019
• Start Page: 5085670
• End Page: 5085670
• Research Categories: Health Sciences, Medicine and Surgery

Abstract

Acute esophageal necrosis (AEN) is an uncommon disease characterized by gastrointestinal bleeding and endoscopic findings of circumferential black-colored necrosis of the distal esophagus. Patients at risk include elderly males over the age of 65, who typically have multiple chronic medical issues including vascular disease and diabetes. Mortality is reported to be 32%. Here, we present a case of AEN in a renal transplant patient and describe potential inciting factors such as immunosuppression and opportunistic diseases.