Esophageal web

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Twelve months dysphagia, worse over past three months.

Patient Data

Age: 75
Gender: Male
Fluoroscopy

Circumferential esophageal web at the level of the thoracic inlet without hold-up of contrast or significant luminal narrowing. 

Case Discussion

Esophageal webs are typically asymptomatic. In this case the patient also has esophageal dysmotility. 

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