Esophageal leukoplakia
MONDO:0004697A rare condition that usually affects the middle-to-distal esophagus in middle-aged and elderly people. There is usually a history of tobacco smoking or alcohol intake. Dysphagia is the presenting symptom. Morphologically, the lesions are well-demarcated and are characterized by epithelial hyperplasia, thickened basal layer, prominent granular cell layer, and hyperorthokeratosis. In a minority of patients this condition is associated with adjacent high-grade squamous dysplasia and/or squamous cell carcinoma.
Also known as: esophageal epidermoid metaplasia, esophageal leukoplakia, esophageal leukoplakia (disease), esophagus leukoplakia, leukoplakia of esophagus, leukoplakia of oesophagus, leukoplakia of the esophagus, leukoplakia of the oesophagus
20 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Hypnosis as a hospital treatment for gut disorders?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study compares recorded gut-directed hypnosis to an educational recording for hospitalized patients with chronic gut problems, such as irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease. Participants listen to the recordings over the phone while in the hospital for…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study to track hidden salt and mineral imbalances in sick kids
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at 150 infants and children aged 1 month to 4 years who are admitted to a hospital gastroenterology unit with a gastrointestinal disease. The goal is to find out how common electrolyte disturbances (like low sodium or potassium) are in these children. By meas…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:41 UTC