Esophageal Involvement in Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

The authors describe the endoscopic aspect of esophageal lesions in five children with Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Lesions involve the entire esophagus, with blistering of the epithelium leading to large ulcerations of the mucosae. Esophageal involvement is probably underestimated in Stevens-Johnson syndrome and may worsen dysphagia caused by oral lesions, leading to malnutrition. Enteral nutrition can be helpful to provide feeding, limit weight loss, and support skin healing. No strictures were diagnosed during the follow-up period of these patients.

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