Presentation
Work up for dysphagia.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Bird beak sign - achalasia
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There is dilatation and stasis in oesophagus with tapering at the lower oesophageal sphincter and narrowing at the gastro-oesophageal junction with characteristic appearances of bird beak sign or rat-tail sign.
Case Discussion
Features are consistent with achalasia with typical bird beak sign.