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A mild swallowing difficulty led to a digestive endoscopy, revealing a notable circular defect in the midline of the palate. This finding requires further investigation for palatal abnormalities.

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Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Dysphagia is a common symptom that can indicate various underlying medical conditions.
  • Palatal defects can affect swallowing function and require accurate diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of a patient presenting with dysphagia.
  • To describe the endoscopic findings of a palatal defect.

Main Methods:

  • A 58-year-old female patient underwent digestive endoscopy.
  • Gastroscopy was performed to evaluate the cause of mild dysphagia.

Main Results:

  • Endoscopic examination identified a significant circular defect in the midline of the palate.
  • The defect was discovered during the investigation of dysphagia.

Conclusions:

  • A midline palatal defect can be a cause of dysphagia.
  • Further evaluation is necessary to determine the etiology and management of this palatal defect.