PMC3959523_01
Initial gastroscopy showing diffuse abnormality with areas of active bleeding
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F1
It revealed marked luminal occlusion by diffuse mucosal ulceration with active ooze, suspected to be malignancy (Fig. 1).
Sagittal view of CT thorax showing long segment of heterogeneous esophageal wall thickening with almost complete luminal occlusion
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T1 down to the stomach near to the gastro-esophageal junction (Fig. 2). The esophageal lumen was almost completely obliterated.
Repeat gastroscopy showing almost complete resolution of intramural hematoma of the esophagus
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F3
Repeat gastroscopy demonstrated an intact esophagus with small areas of linear superficial ulceration and scarring consistent with healing tear (Fig. 3).