Primary biliary cirrhosis and scleroderma complicated by Barrett's oesophagus. A case report

S Afr Med J. 1991 Apr 6;79(7):397-8.

Abstract

Oesophageal problems are common in patients with scleroderma, but the association of primary biliary cirrhosis and scleroderma is uncommon. A Barrett's oesophagus identified in a patient with primary biliary cirrhosis and scleroderma is described. The Barrett's oesophagus was probably a complication of scleroderma and resulted from low lower-oesophageal sphincter pressure and severe gastro-oesophageal reflux.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Barrett Esophagus / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary / complications*
  • Middle Aged
  • Scleroderma, Systemic / complications*