Presentation
Dysphagia
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Achalasia (ultrasound)
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Smooth narrowing at esophagogastric junction with proximal dilated fluid-filled tubular structure along cardiac surface.
Sonological findings are consistent with achalasia.
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Dilated esophagus with hold up of barium and bird beak sign at esophagogastric junction.
Case Discussion
Achalasia is commonly diagnosed on barium swallow and less frequently visualized on ultrasonography. Careful evaluation of esophagogastric junction and distal esophagus may give useful information for the diagnosis.
Case courtesy: Dr Garima Goel (Shivi imaging center)
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