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Publication Name World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID 99611
Country United States
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ISSN 1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online)
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Category Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type Case Report
Article Title Esophageal melanosis: Two case reports and review of literature
Manuscript Source Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List Liubou Kazacheuskaya and Kshitij Arora
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author Kshitij Arora, MBBS, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Louisiana State University Health, 1501 Kings Hwy Medical School Building B, Room 2-318C, Shreveport, LA 71103, United States. kshitij.arora@lsuhs.edu
Key Words Esophagus; Melanoblasts; Esophageal melanosis; Gastroesophageal reflux disease; Case report
Core Tip Esophageal melanosis is a rare condition. Its causes and natural progression are not fully understood. Some studies have reported an association with malignancy and as a potential precursor for malignancy. Extended research is required to establish an additional correlation for this rare entity.
Publish Date 2024-10-31 10:39
Citation

Kazacheuskaya L, Arora K. Esophageal melanosis: Two case reports and review of literature. World J Gastroenterol 2024; 30(42): 4557-4565

URL https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v30/i42/4557.htm
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v30.i42.4557
Full Article (PDF) WJG-30-4557-with-cover.pdf