Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology

Hematemia Revealing Cytomegalovirus Esophagitis in an Immunocompetant Patient: A Case Report

Mouna Tamzaourte *

Gastroenterology I unit, Mohamed V Military Teaching Hospital, Mohamed V-Souissi University, Rabat, Morocco.

Ahlam Benhamdane

Gastroenterology I unit, Mohamed V Military Teaching Hospital, Mohamed V-Souissi University, Rabat, Morocco.

Sanae Berrag

Gastroenterology I unit, Mohamed V Military Teaching Hospital, Mohamed V-Souissi University, Rabat, Morocco.

Tarik Adioui

Gastroenterology I unit, Mohamed V Military Teaching Hospital, Mohamed V-Souissi University, Rabat, Morocco.

Aziz Aourarh

Gastroenterology I unit, Mohamed V Military Teaching Hospital, Mohamed V-Souissi University, Rabat, Morocco.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

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Abstract

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) esophagitis is well-documented in immunocompromised patients. A few studies have described CMV infection in immunocompetent patients diagnosed with a critical illness. However, CMV esophagitis has rarely been documented in immunocompetent hosts. We report a case of CMV esophagitis in an immunocompetent patient who presented with gastrointestinal bleeding that was successfully resolved with valganciclovir treatment. Our case supports observations that CMV esophagitis can cause significant morbidity, regardless of immune system status.

Keywords: Cytomegalovirus, esophagitis, immunocompetant.

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