➡️ Both, lymphocytic esophagitis and Candida esophagitis can present with white plaques and exudates
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@dreliasmoran
Not always. If one is able to easily remove the plaques, it’s likely Candida.
✅ When removing Candida plaques, there is an erythematous base below them
✅ In lymphocytic esophagitis these plaques are quite adherent, and feel almost “attached” to the squamous mucosa
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