Primary achalasia

Case contributed by Ahmed Abdrabou
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Dysphagia more to fluids than solids.

Patient Data

Age: 25-30
Gender: Female
Fluoroscopy
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Grossly dilated contrast filled esophagus down to a tight stricture at gastroesophageal junction with parrot beak appearance. Severe tertiary contractions giving a corkscrew appearance to the esophagus.

Diagnosis: primary achalasia

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