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Should asymptomatic esophageal candidiasis identified incidentally on endoscopy be treated?

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Gastroenterology · University of South Florida
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Yes, in our practice, we do treat asymptomatic esophageal candidiasis when found incidentally on endoscopy. A few things to consider: 1) While patients may be asymptomatic at the time of the endoscopy, untreated disease can lead to the future development of complications/symptoms, such as odynophagi...

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Gastroenterology · University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
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Do you typically biopsy (if you didn't have other reason to) or is visual diagnosis enough to start treatment?

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