esophageal candidiasis (DOID:13146)
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Synonyms: Candida Esophagitis; Candidal esophagitis; Candidiasis of the esophagus; esophageal moniliasis; esophageal thrush
Alt IDs: ICD10CM:B37.81, ICD9CM:112.84, ICD9CM_2006:112.84, NCI:C27027, UMLS_CUI:C0239295
Definition: A candidiasis that involves fungal infection of the esophagus by Candida albicans in immunocompromised people, resulting in lesions, bleeding, painful swallowing and substernal pain.