OSU Department of Pathology

Anatomical Pathology Interesting Case Conference

Date of Presentation:10-18-15

Attending pathologist: Wei Chen, M.D., Ph.D.

Presented by: Wei Chen, M.D., Ph.D.

Prepared by: Keluo Yao, M.D.

Organ:Esophagus

HISTORY:

A male in his late 30s underwent upper GI endoscopy. He has a history of eosinophilic esophagitis. This biopsy is from the lower esophagus.

Microscopic image possibly detecting cancerous areas in human tissue
Microscopic image possibly detecting cancerous areas in human tissue
Microscopic image possibly detecting cancerous areas in human tissue
Microscopic image possibly detecting cancerous areas in human tissue

What is the most likely diagnosis?

  1. Eosinophilic esophagitis
  2. Lymphoma
  3. Langerhans cell histiocytosis
  4. Barrett's esophagus
Langerhans cell histiocytosis

Case Summary