Lysine Pill-Induced Esophageal Perforation

Abstract

Pill-induced esophagitis is being increasingly recognized, but remains largely underreported. Most patients suffer from self-limited pain but complications like esophageal hemorrhage, stricture, perforation and even death may occur. We present a rare case of esophageal perforation secondary to pill-induced esophagitis due to ingestion of Lysine tablets.