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Upper endoscopy revealed an isolated ulcer in the esophagus at 35  cm from the incisors.
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Endoscopy was performed, which revealed an isolated ulcer measuring 0.3  cm, round and regular, no bleeding, and at the lower end of the esophagus, approximately 35  cm from the incisors with no evidence of Barrett's esophagus, dysplastic mucosa, or a hiatal hernia (Figure 1).
Upper endoscopy revealed a normal esophagus.
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At follow-up, patient reported complete resolution of symptoms 2  days after the initiation of treatment and repeat esophagoscopy 2  weeks after admission confirmed complete healing of the ulcer (Figure 2).