Dysphagia (7/1700)

A 60yo man presents with dysphagia and pain on swallowing both solids and liquids. A barium
meal shows gross dilatation of the esophagus with a smooth narrowing at the lower end of the
esophagus. What is the SINGLE most likely cause of dysphagia?

a. Achalasia
b. Myasthenia gravis
c. Esophageal carcinoma
d. Esophageal web
e. Systemic sclerosis












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answer A

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