Korean J Gastrointest Endosc.
1997 Oct;17(5):656-660.
A Case of Esophageal Carcinoma in a Patient with Primary Achalasia
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University Medical College, Taegu, Korea.
Abstract
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Achalasia is believed to be a predisposing factor for the development of esophageal cancer. The prevalence rate of esophageal cancer is 1~7% among all patient with achalasia. The presumed mechanism responsible for the development of cancer are food stasis and gastroesophageal reflux. We experienced a case of esophageal carcinoma in a 47-year-old man,who had diagnosed as achalasia ten years ago. Esophagogram, esophagoscopy with biopsy and chest CT scanning can reveal esophageal carcinoma arising in patients with achalasia.