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Endoscopic image of proximal esophagus showing circumferentially black mucosa.
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The gastroenterology (GI) service was consulted and emergent esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) was done which demonstrated black, circumferential necrosis of the mucosa of the cervical esophagus without bleeding (Figures 1 and 2).
Endoscopic image of proximal esophagus showing circumferentially black mucosa.
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The gastroenterology (GI) service was consulted and emergent esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) was done which demonstrated black, circumferential necrosis of the mucosa of the cervical esophagus without bleeding (Figures 1 and 2).
Follow-up endoscopic image (3 days after) of proximal esophagus showing clearing of black color.
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On day 6, a second EGD showed remarkable improvement in the appearance of esophagus but demonstrated severe acute esophagitis (Figures 3 and 4).
Follow-up endoscopic image (3 days after) of distal esophagus showing esophagitis.
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On day 6, a second EGD showed remarkable improvement in the appearance of esophagus but demonstrated severe acute esophagitis (Figures 3 and 4).