<unk>  is an opportunistic infection of the esophagus by Candida albicans. The disease usually occurs in patients in immunocompromised states, including post-chemotherapy and in AIDS. However, it can also occur in patients with no predisposing risk factors, and is more likely to be asymptomatic in those patients. It is also known as candidal esophagitis or monilial esophagitis.
Esophageal candidiasis
Lymphocytic esophagitis
Herpes esophagitis
Cytomegalovirus esophagitis
Eosinophilic esophagitis
Nutcracker esophagus
Esophageal stricture
Barrett's esophagus