Presentation
History of gastro-esophageal reflux. No solid food dysphagia.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
B ring
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Prominent B-ring above a small hiatal hernia. Luminal diameter of approximately 20 mm.
From the case:
B ring
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Arrows pointing at the prominent B-ring
Case Discussion
This prominent B ring is located above a small hiatal hernia. B rings are a finding on esophageal fluoroscopy at an area of shelf-like mucosal prominence at the gastro-esophageal junction. When these rings become symptomatic, they are sometimes called "Schatzki rings."