A 37-year-old woman complains of episodic dysphagia to both solids and liquids, with retrosternal chest discomfort. A barium swallow suggests corkscre...

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A 37-year-old woman complains of episodic dysphagia to both solids and liquids, with retrosternal chest discomfort. A barium swallow suggests corkscrew oesophagus. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Diffuse oesophageal spasm

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Achalasia

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Oesophageal stricture

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Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

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Scleroderma-related oesophageal disease

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Gastroenterology

A 37-year-old woman complains of episodic dysphagia to both solids and liquids, with retrosternal chest discomfort. A barium swallow suggests corkscrew oesophagus. Which is the most likely diagnosis?