Achalasia

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Dysphagia.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
Barium

Dilatation and stasis in esophagus with acute tapering at the lower esophageal sphincter and narrowing at the gastro-esophageal junction.

Case Discussion

Typical appearance of achalasia and bird beak sign in barium study.

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