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Your pathology report for Candida esophagitis

Candida esophagitis is a fungal infection of the esophagus, the tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to your stomach. This condition causes inflammation and damage to the lining of the esophagus. It is also known as esophageal candidiasis or simply esophageal thrush. Candida is a type of fungus that normally lives on …
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Focal

In pathology, the term “focal” refers to something that is localized or limited to a specific area or spot, rather than being diffusely spread out or affecting a large area of tissue. When used to describe disease processes, abnormalities, or lesions, “focal” indicates that the changes or effects are confined to one or relatively small, …
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