Tetracycline-induced esophagitis in adolescent patients.

Biller, J A; Flores, A; Buie, T; Mazor, S; Katz, A J · J Pediatr · 1992

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Abstract

Ulcerative esophagitis may be caused by corrosive agents and by commonly prescribed medications. We report severe esophagitis in five adolescents after ingestion of tetracycline preparations with minimal water immediately before going to bed.

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