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CASE REPORT
Uncommon cause of dysphagia: paraneoplastic achalasia

Summary

Achalasia secondary to underlying neoplasm is a rare entity. Early recognition of secondary achalasia is important as its treatment involves management of underlying malignancy, while treatment of primary achalasia mainly involves lowering the lower oesophageal sphincter pressure with pneumatic dilatation or Heller’s myotomy. We discuss an interesting case of achalasia secondary to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

  • radiology
  • gastroenterology

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