Video case: Diagnosis of Achalsia by Abdominal Ultrasonography

Document Type : Images in Infectious and Endemic Diseases

Author

Tropical Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig,Egypt

Abstract

A-55-year old female presented by progressive dysphagia over a long period, she refused endoscope examination for a long period. On abdominal ultrasonic examination the esophageus appeared dilated and tapers in a funnel shaped manner. Upper endoscopic examination and barium swallow confirmed the diagnosis.

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