Achalasia

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Diagnosis probable

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x-ray

Classic appearance of achalasia on radiographs.

  • convex opacity overlapping the right mediastinum
  • absent gastric bubble
  • anterior displacement and bowing of the tracheal shadow on the lateral view
  • bilateral patchy alveolar opacities

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