[Doxycycline-induced esophageal ulcer]

Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2001 Oct;24(8):390-1. doi: 10.1016/s0210-5705(01)70207-5.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

We present the case of a 25-year-old woman who presented an esophageal ulcer due to doxycycline. We show the endoscopic image of the lesion and analyse the incidence, pathogenic mechanisms, symptomatology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of doxycycline-induced esophageal lesions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
  • Doxycycline / adverse effects*
  • Esophageal Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ulcer / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Doxycycline