CASE 100

History: A 24-year-old man presents with recurrent episodes of pneumonia.

1. Which of the following should be included in the differential diagnosis of the imaging finding shown in Figures A and B? (Choose all that apply.)

A. Epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica

B. Gastroesophageal reflux disease

C. Distal esophageal obstruction

D. Esophageal motility disorder

E. Esophageal varices

2. What is the etiologic basis for primary achalasia?

A. Cancer

B. Infection

C. Idiopathic

D. Connective tissue disease

3. What radiographic finding on barium swallow is most commonly seen and useful to differentiate secondary achalasia due to malignancy from primary achalasia?

A. Narrowed segment nodularity

B. Narrowed segment length

C. Proximal shouldering

D. Gastric cardia mass

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