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- Na Young Kim, Yoo Jin Lee, Kwang Bum Cho, Kyubok Jin, and Ju Yup Lee.
- Division of Gastroenterology.
- Medicine (Baltimore). 2021 Feb 12; 100 (6): e24623.
RationaleAcute esophageal necrosis (AEN) is a rare syndrome with characteristic endoscopic and pathologic findings. It usually results from a combination of tissue hypoperfusion, impaired local defense barriers, and massive reflux of gastric contents. We report a case of AEN after a kidney transplant.Patient ConcernsA 53-year-old man with hypertension and end-stage renal disease presented with abdominal pain and a single episode of hematemesis 14 days after kidney transplantation.DiagnosisUpper endoscopy revealed circumferential black coloration in the mid to lower esophageal mucosa. Esophageal biopsy showed ulcer, and immunostains were negative for viral etiology.InterventionsConservative management was done with total parenteral nutrition and proton pump inhibitor.OutcomesThe patient experienced no further episodes of hematemesis or abdominal pain and follow-up endoscopy showed remarkable changes from the black mucosa to a red friable mucosa with whitish exudates.LessonsIn the case, AEN occurred in the setting of normal blood pressure after major surgery despite the absence of preceding factors such as hypotension and infections. The possibility of AEN should be considered in patients with solid organ transplantation who present with abdominal pain, dysphagia, and hematemesis.Copyright © 2021 the Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.
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