We present a case of herpetic esophagitis which was misdiagnosed as esophageal candidiasis due to pesudomembranous appearance on endoscopy.Definite diagnosis requires histological confirmation.

• 本报告提出一例外观似黴茵感染的单纯疱疹性食道炎，其诊淫有赖于病理组织之证实。