A Case of Scleroderma Associated with Esophageal Achalasia.
- Author:
Jeong Hee HAHM
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Deglutition Disorders;
Diagnosis;
Esophageal Achalasia*;
Female;
Fibrosis;
Foot;
Hand;
Humans;
Inflammation;
Skin;
Vomiting;
Young Adult
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1979;17(6):475-479
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Scleroderma is an incidious,chronic disease of unknown causes, and may be defined as a disease complex of vascular changes, fibrosis, and inflammation that to varying iegrees involves skin and visceral organs. But it has been suggested that an autoimmune mechanism is concerned, 20-year-old female was reported that she has been suffering from dysphagia and vomiting after feeding for 3 years. There has been the "salt and pepper" type hypopigmented patches on eatire body except for face, hands, and feet for 13 years. Diagnosis of scleroderma associated with esophageal achalasia are confirmed by clinical findings, histopathological finding, esophagogram, and gastrofibrascopy. Some literatures are briefly reviewed.
