Esophageal stricture

What it means

A pathological narrowing of the esophagus that is caused by the development of a ring of scar tissue that constricts the esophageal lumen.

Gastroesophageal reflux is a common cause of esophageal stricture.

Rare diseases that can present with this7

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Narrowing of oesophagus due to inflammation and scar tissue