Achalasia simulating mediastinal mass

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad , 24 Jun 2013
Diagnosis almost certain
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Severe dilatation of the oesophagus mimicking mediastinal mass

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Lack ofwidened mediastinum and and an opacity in the right upper zone. No gastric fundus air bubble, a confirmative sign of achalasia and lower end of the dilated esophagus seen.

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Related article

A case of Prof. Saeed Rad, Tabriz, Iran.

  • -<p style="font-weight: bold;">Related article</p><ul><li><a title="Achalasia" href="/articles/achalasia">achalasia</a></li></ul><p>A case of <strong>Prof. Saeed Rad</strong>, Tabriz, Iran.</p>
  • +<p>A case of <strong>Prof. Saeed Rad</strong>, Tabriz, Iran.</p>
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