Presentation
Chest pain and cough.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Achalasia
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Esophagus is markedly dilated probably due to achalasia.
A few atelectatic bands are scattered at both lung fields.
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.