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Familial childhood achalasia
M E Senocak1, A Hiçsönmez, N Büyükpamukçu
1Department of Paediatric Surgery, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara Turkey.
Summary
Familial childhood achalasia is extremely rare, with only 33 cases documented before 1987. This study presents three new definite cases and one suspicious case, discussing the underlying causes of this rare pediatric condition.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Genetics
- Esophageal Disorders
Background:
- Achalasia, a rare esophageal motility disorder, is infrequently diagnosed in pediatric populations.
- Familial occurrence of childhood achalasia is exceptionally rare, with limited case reports in existing literature.
- Prior to 1987, only 33 cases of familial childhood achalasia had been documented.