Black Esophagus

A 60-year-old woman presented to the emergency clinic because of cough and dyspne. She reported black, tarry stool from the rectum during hospitalization. Upper endoscopy revealed that edematous, swollen mucosa in the esophagus with scattered ulcers and white exudates, as well as black discoloration. Multiple biopsies were obtained, pathologic evaluation was compatible with extensive necrosis. Endoscopic findings were also suggestive for acute esophageal necrosis. ın other words, black esophagus, characterised by diffusely swollen, edematous, black esopageal mucosa with patchy ulcers and confined to the Z-line. Black esophagus is considered secondary to tissue hypoperfusion, ischemia and acid injury in most cases.

Citation: Dogan S, Omurca F, Yagan N et al. eP62V BLACK ESOPHAGUS. Endoscopy 2021; 53: S116.

Publication History

Article published online:
19 March 2021