Achalasia cardia

Case contributed by Paresh K Desai
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Difficulty in swallowing liquids.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Mediastinal widening. A trace amount of gastric air-bubble is seen. No air-fluid level in the mediastinal widening can be appreciated. 

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