This is the mucosal surface of the esophagus.
Intact mucosa is pale white.
Depending on severity the microscopic findings show acute inflammation, necrosis and ulceration. Areas of extensive necrosis can be found and fungi are more easily demonstrated with PAS and silver stains. Candida esophagitis may require intravenous antibiotics and the response is variable depending on the severity o the underlying disease. Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease. Search Medline at National Library of Medicine Please be patient during transfer.