Achalasia

Case contributed by Mohammad Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Work up for dysphagia.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
Fluoroscopy
Oblique
Oblique
Oblique
Oblique
Oblique
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Severe dilatation and stasis are present in the esophagus with tapering at the lower esophageal sphincter and narrowing at the gastro-esophageal junction with characteristic appearances of bird beak sign.

Case Discussion

Features are consistent with achalasia with a typical bird beak sign.

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