Presentation
5 year history of chest pain and dysphagia.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Achalasia
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Air and debris containing middle mediastinal "mass", likely a markedly dilated esophagus, is present, otherwise normal.
From the case:
Achalasia
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The esophagus is markedly dilated with a "corkscrew" distal esophagus and failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax. Findings are typical of achalasia.
From the case:
Achalasia
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The esophagus is dilated, but without an obstructing mass or mediastinal adenopathy.