A Case of Pseudoachalasia Following Reflux-Induced Stricture of the Esophagus.
- Author:
Sung Joon LEE
1
;
Chi Wook SONG
;
Goo LEE
;
Kwang Hee KIM
;
Yoon Tae JEEN
;
Hun Jai JEON
;
Sang Woo LEE
;
Chang Duck KIM
;
Ho Sang RYU
;
Jin Hai HYUN
;
Kwang Taik KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pseudoachalasia;
Peptic stricture
- MeSH:
Constriction, Pathologic*;
Esophageal Achalasia;
Esophageal Stenosis;
Esophagus*;
Gastroesophageal Reflux
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Motility
1998;4(2):144-149
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pseudoachalasia is a distinct clinical entity that mimics idiopathic achalasia. However, the pathophysiology of pseudoachalasia is debated. Although neoplastic involvement of the distal esophagus is the most common cause of pseudoachalasia, benign disease of the distal esophagus could result in clinical entity of pseudoachalasia as well. We report a case of pseudoachalasia following a benign esophageal stricture by gastroesophageal reflux disease, which needs to differentiate from malignant esophageal strictures.
