Iron-induced esophageal ulceration

Abstract

Esophageal inflammation or ulceration is a well recognized side-effect of some oral medications, especially nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory or potassium chloride tablets. A similar injury can be induced by iron but endoscopically detected lesions are rarely reported An 82-year-old woman presented a sudden complaint of dysphagia after ingestion of a ferrous sulphate tablet. She had chronic esophageal reflux and Raynaud's syndrome. Her physical examination was normal.