Schatzki ring

Case contributed by Muhammed Sarjoon Amjadeen
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Dysphagia

Patient Data

Gender: Male
Barium

Best demonstrated on the supine projection, there is a thin weblike constriction at the gastroesophageal junction. Its margins are smooth and symmetrical. It appears fixed and non-distensible, with the ring diameter measuring 11 mm. Small sliding hiatal hernia below the ring.

Case Discussion

Features are consistent with a Schatzki ring.

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