Question
A 50-year-old male presented with intermittent solid food dysphagia. Barium Swallow examination of the esophagus is shown in the image. What can be the most probable diagnosis?
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Oesophageal Stricture
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Esophageal Carcinoma
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| C. |
Schatzki ring
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| D. |
Esophageal Stenosis
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Correct Answer � C
Explanation
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Ans:C.)Schatzki ring.
The above esophagram shows a Schatzki ring (red arrow) at the distal esophagus.
Schatzki Ring
- Distal Esophageal rings are usually associated with episodic solid food dysphagia and are called Schatzki rings.
- Patients typically present older than 40 years, consistent with an acquired rather than congenital origin.
- Schatzki ring causes intermittent food impaction, also known as steakhouse syndrome.
- Symptomatic rings are treated by dilatation.
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