Presentation
Chest pain and vomiting.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Large esophageal cancer in a patient with achalasia
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There are dilatation and stasis in esophagus with acute tapering at the lower esophageal sphincter and narrowing at the gastroesophageal junction inferring achalasia.
Additionally, large filling defect is present at anterior aspect of mid esophagus causing marked luminal narrowing.
Case Discussion
The patient underwent endoscopy and biopsy. Histopathology evaluation confirms squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus.