A 40 year old female patient presented with dysphagia to both liquids and solids and regurgitation for 3 months. The dysphagia was non-progressive was non-progressive. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Presence of dysphagia to both solids and liquids suggests the diagnosis of achalasia Functional Grades of Dysphagia: Grade Definition I Eating Normally II Requires liquids with meals III Able to take semisolids but unable to take any solid foods IV Able to take liquids only V Unable to take liquids, but able to swallow saliva VI Unable to swallow saliva Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno: 1049
Carcinoma of the esophagus
Lower esophgeal mucosal ring
Achalasia cardia
Reflux esophagitis with esophageal stricture
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