Issues and controversies in esophageal inlet patch

Figure 3 Concomitant findings of inlet patches in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, neurofibromatosis or blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome are likely to be incidental. A: Large inlet patch from 16 to 20 cm from the incisors in a young woman with globus sensation and concomitant celiac disease. The patient underwent an upper endoscopy because of persistent iron deficiency anemia. B: Nodular appearance of duodenal mucosa and C: flattened villi in the same patient.