A Case of Esophageal Carcinoma in a Patient with Primary Achalasia.
- Author:
Young Ho YOUN
1
;
Woo Jin JUNG
;
Byung Kook JANG
;
Young Ho JUNG
;
Kyu Chan HUH
;
Jae Seok HWANG
;
Young Woo KANG
;
Soong Kook PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University Medical College, Taegu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Achalasia;
Esophageal carcinoma
- MeSH:
Biopsy;
Causality;
Esophageal Achalasia*;
Esophageal Neoplasms;
Esophagoscopy;
Gastroesophageal Reflux;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Prevalence;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
1997;17(5):656-660
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Achalasia is believed to be a predisposing factor for the development of esophageal cancer. The prevalence rate of esophageal cancer is 1~7% among all patient with achalasia. The presumed mechanism responsible for the development of cancer are food stasis and gastroesophageal reflux. We experienced a case of esophageal carcinoma in a 47-year-old man,who had diagnosed as achalasia ten years ago. Esophagogram, esophagoscopy with biopsy and chest CT scanning can reveal esophageal carcinoma arising in patients with achalasia.
