Unusual Clinical Findings of Herpes Esophagitis

• Conditions: Herpes Esophagitis; Vocal Fold Palsy

• Registration Number: NCT01501526
• Lead Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital

Brief Summary

Herpes esophagitis presents a clinical diagnostic challenge. The investigators report the first case of herpes esophagitis presenting as vocal fold palsy in an immunocompetent host. The investigators case highlights the importance of performing a detailed laryngoscopic examination in any patient with prolonged husky voice.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2011-10
• Status Verified: 2011-12
• Study First Submitted: 2011-12-25
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-12-28
• Last Update Submitted: 2011-12-28
• Study First Posted: 2011-12-29
• Last Update Posted: 2011-12-29
• Study Completion: 2012-03

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 1

Inclusion Criteria

• Patient of Herpes esophagitis with vocal palsy presentation

Exclusion Criteria

• Patient of Herpes esophagitis without vocal palsy presentation

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

China Medical University Hospital; 🇨🇳 Taichung, Taiwan