Clinical case of cytomegalovirus infection of the esophagus

Abstract

Cytomegalovirus infection of the esophagus is a rare but clinically significant lesion of the esophagus, more often found in immunocompromised individuals. This article presents a clinical case of a patient with generalized cytomegalovirus infection (CMV) in the practice of a rheumatologist. The diagnosis was established based on endoscopic examination with biopsy and confirmed by polymerase chain reaction for CMV. The patient was prescribed antiviral therapy with subsequent clinical improvement. The article discusses clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods for CMV, the importance of timely detection and differential diagnosis of this infection.