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The EGD revealed diffuse erosions with a whitish plaque and hemorrhagic spots along the esophagus.
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The EGD revealed diffuse erosions with a whitish plaque and hemorrhagic spots along the esophagus (grade IIa in the upper third of the esophagus and IIb in the lower third) (Figure 1).
An endoscopy showed worsening stenosis.
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A repeated endoscopic dilation with the balloon was performed every 14 days, but the stenosis was getting worse (Figure 2).
A CT scan showed the esophagus and air bubbles which can be from ruptured esophagus. The esophagus is dilated with thickened walls. It is difficult to see loculated pleural effusion and pulmonary abscess.
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No loculated pleural effusion or pulmonary abscess in the medial section of the left lower lobe was observed (Figure 3).
Barium esophagogram showed esophageal dilation with severe narrowing in the lower esophagus (red arrow).
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Barium esophagography was done which showed esophagus dilation with severe narrowing in the lower esophagus (Figure 4).
An esophagogastroduodenoscopy showed normal esophageal findings.
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Currently, the girl is normal with no dysphagia (Figure 5).