CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS
DYSPHAGIA
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Question
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Which cause of dysphasia is NOT progressive but IS associated with a “stacked ring” appearance?
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Eosinophilic esophagitis
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Achalasia
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Scleroderma
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Esophageal cancer
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the esophagus characterized by dysmotility, dysphagia to solids, chest pain, recurrent food impaction, aperistalsis and gastroesophageal reflux.
Detailed explanation-2: -Abstract. Introduction Eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) is an increasingly common disorder characterised by the accumulation of eosinophils within the oesophageal epithelium. Schatzki rings are defined as thin mucosal fibrotic rings most commonly seen at the GOJ.
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