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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Glycogenic acanthosis | |||
| image = [[File:Glycogenic_acanthosis.jpg|250px]] | |||
| caption = Endoscopic image of glycogenic acanthosis in the esophagus | |||
| field = [[Gastroenterology]] | |||
| symptoms = Usually asymptomatic | |||
| complications = None | |||
| onset = Typically in older adults | |||
| duration = Chronic | |||
| causes = Unknown, possibly related to [[aging]] | |||
| risks = [[Aging]], [[gastroesophageal reflux disease]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Endoscopy]] | |||
| differential = [[Esophageal candidiasis]], [[esophageal cancer]] | |||
| treatment = None required | |||
| prognosis = Excellent | |||
| frequency = Common in older adults | |||
}} | |||
'''Glycogenic acanthosis''' is a benign condition of the [[esophagus]] characterized by raised white or gray plaques or patches. It is a common finding during [[esophagogastroduodenoscopy]] (EGD), a diagnostic procedure that visualizes the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract. | '''Glycogenic acanthosis''' is a benign condition of the [[esophagus]] characterized by raised white or gray plaques or patches. It is a common finding during [[esophagogastroduodenoscopy]] (EGD), a diagnostic procedure that visualizes the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract. | ||
==Etiology== | ==Etiology== | ||
The exact cause of glycogenic acanthosis is unknown. However, it is not associated with any known risk factors or diseases and is considered a normal variant of esophageal histology. | The exact cause of glycogenic acanthosis is unknown. However, it is not associated with any known risk factors or diseases and is considered a normal variant of esophageal histology. | ||
==Clinical Presentation== | ==Clinical Presentation== | ||
Glycogenic acanthosis is usually asymptomatic and is often discovered incidentally during EGD. The plaques or patches are typically multiple, varying in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters. They are usually round or oval, well-demarcated, and have a velvety appearance. | Glycogenic acanthosis is usually asymptomatic and is often discovered incidentally during EGD. The plaques or patches are typically multiple, varying in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters. They are usually round or oval, well-demarcated, and have a velvety appearance. | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
The diagnosis of glycogenic acanthosis is usually made endoscopically and confirmed histologically. The endoscopic appearance is characteristic, and biopsy is not usually necessary unless the diagnosis is uncertain. Histologically, glycogenic acanthosis is characterized by thickening of the squamous epithelium with increased glycogen in the cells. | The diagnosis of glycogenic acanthosis is usually made endoscopically and confirmed histologically. The endoscopic appearance is characteristic, and biopsy is not usually necessary unless the diagnosis is uncertain. Histologically, glycogenic acanthosis is characterized by thickening of the squamous epithelium with increased glycogen in the cells. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
No treatment is necessary for glycogenic acanthosis as it is a benign condition. However, it is important to differentiate it from other conditions that may have a similar appearance, such as [[esophageal cancer]] or [[esophageal candidiasis]], which require treatment. | No treatment is necessary for glycogenic acanthosis as it is a benign condition. However, it is important to differentiate it from other conditions that may have a similar appearance, such as [[esophageal cancer]] or [[esophageal candidiasis]], which require treatment. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* [[Esophagus]] | * [[Esophagus]] | ||
* [[Esophagogastroduodenoscopy]] | * [[Esophagogastroduodenoscopy]] | ||
* [[Esophageal cancer]] | * [[Esophageal cancer]] | ||
* [[Esophageal candidiasis]] | * [[Esophageal candidiasis]] | ||
[[Category:Gastroenterology]] | [[Category:Gastroenterology]] | ||
[[Category:Esophagus]] | [[Category:Esophagus]] | ||
[[Category:Medical conditions]] | [[Category:Medical conditions]] | ||
[[Category:Histopathology]] | [[Category:Histopathology]] | ||
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| Glycogenic acanthosis | |
|---|---|
| File:Glycogenic acanthosis.jpg | |
| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Usually asymptomatic |
| Complications | None |
| Onset | Typically in older adults |
| Duration | Chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Unknown, possibly related to aging |
| Risks | Aging, gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| Diagnosis | Endoscopy |
| Differential diagnosis | Esophageal candidiasis, esophageal cancer |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | None required |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Excellent |
| Frequency | Common in older adults |
| Deaths | N/A |
Glycogenic acanthosis is a benign condition of the esophagus characterized by raised white or gray plaques or patches. It is a common finding during esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), a diagnostic procedure that visualizes the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract.
Etiology[edit]
The exact cause of glycogenic acanthosis is unknown. However, it is not associated with any known risk factors or diseases and is considered a normal variant of esophageal histology.
Clinical Presentation[edit]
Glycogenic acanthosis is usually asymptomatic and is often discovered incidentally during EGD. The plaques or patches are typically multiple, varying in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters. They are usually round or oval, well-demarcated, and have a velvety appearance.
Diagnosis[edit]
The diagnosis of glycogenic acanthosis is usually made endoscopically and confirmed histologically. The endoscopic appearance is characteristic, and biopsy is not usually necessary unless the diagnosis is uncertain. Histologically, glycogenic acanthosis is characterized by thickening of the squamous epithelium with increased glycogen in the cells.
Treatment[edit]
No treatment is necessary for glycogenic acanthosis as it is a benign condition. However, it is important to differentiate it from other conditions that may have a similar appearance, such as esophageal cancer or esophageal candidiasis, which require treatment.
