Intestinal Metaplasia of the Distal Esophagus in a Patient With Untreated Achalasia-An Unusual Case and Review of Literature.
Rohan Karkra, Mahinaz Mohsen, Salil Chowdhury, Kaveh Hajifathalian, Ahmed Al-Khazraji
原始摘要(英文原文)· Original abstract
Barrett's esophagus (BE) and achalasia are distinct esophageal disorders with opposing pathophysiologic mechanisms, making their coexistence exceedingly rare. We describe a 51-year-old woman who presented with progressive dysphagia, postprandial vomiting, and significant weight loss over 8 months.