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Macroscopic images of the esophagus. a The mid-esophagus shows a 9 cm ulcer with a brown base. The esophago-gastric junction (bottom) has brownish streaks without ulceration. The rest of the esophagus is unremarkable despite the marked inflammation and complete absence of epithelium. b A closer view of the ulcer
