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A 24 yo HIV positive patient who has AIDS for 3 years presents with painfull swallowing and dysphagia to solids and liquids . He has no previous history of heartburn disease . His CD4 count is 41 / UL and he recently required 3 weeks of antibiotics for Pneumocistic Carinii Pneumonia . Examination of the pharynx reveals no oral trush . Barium Swallow demonstrate multiple nodular filling defects of various sizes that resemble a " cluster of grapes " .
Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis ?
a .- Candida esofagitis
b.- Reflux disease
c.- Barrett's esofagus
d.- Pneumoystic esophagitis
e.- Achalasia
f .- Plummer Vinson Sd
g.- Schatzki ring
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| aaroho
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A-candidi esophagitis
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A-candida esophagitis
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| Ivonne
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nice question
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| neuroblastoma
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 barium will show --irregular, shaggy, or cobblestone in appearance.
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| hanialkhadher
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a .- Candida esofagitis
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| doc_clotaire
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Indeed A
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