Presentation
Dysphagia.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Achalasia
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The esophagus is markedly dilated with fluid and food residue, tapering at esophagogastric junction highly suggestive for achalasia.
Case Discussion
Achalasia is a failure of organized esophageal peristalsis causing impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter, and resulting in food stasis and often marked dilatation of the esophagus.