Case of Concomitant Endoscopic Treatment of Achalasia with Superficial Esophageal Cancer
- Author:
Myung-Hun LEE
1
;
Kyoungwon JUNG
;
Jae Hyun KIM
;
Sung Eun KIM
;
Won MOON
;
Moo In PARK
;
Seun Ja PARK
Author Information
- Publication Type:CASE REPORT
- From:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology 2023;82(5):248-253
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Achalasia, a rare motility disorder of the esophagus, is generally accepted as a premalignant disorder. This paper presents the case of a 72-year-old male with achalasia and synchronous superficial esophageal cancer who experienced dysphagia symptoms for five years. As achalasia is associated with an increased risk of esophageal cancer, both can be treated simultaneously if detected at the time of diagnosis. Achalasia and synchronous esophageal cancer are rarely detected and treated endoscopically. This paper reports a case of concurrent successful treatment.
