Esophageal ulcer

What is esophageal ulcer?

An ulcer in the digestive system is a lesion of a mucous membrane, such as the one lining the stomach or duodenum, that is accompanied by formation of pus and necrosis of surrounding tissue, usually resulting from inflammation or ischemia.

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