Afro-Egypt J Infect Endem Dis 2012 September ;2(3):131

 

Video case: Diagnosis of Achalsia by Abdominal Ultrasonography

 

Emara MH

 

Tropical Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt
emara_20007@yahoo.com

 

                              

 

Comment

A-55-year old female presented by progressive dysphagia over a long period, she refused endoscope examination for a long period. On abdominal ultrasonic examination the esophageus appeared dilated and tapers in a funnel shaped manner. Upper endoscopic examination and barium swallow confirmed the diagnosis.