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[Secondary achalasia]

R Arnon1, A Fich, J Bar-Ziv

  • 1Gastroenterology Unit, Hadassah-University Hospital, Jerusalem.

Harefuah
|August 1, 1993
PubMed
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Secondary achalasia can be caused by malignancy, particularly in older patients with rapid symptom onset and weight loss. Early diagnosis via endoscopy is crucial to avoid ineffective treatments for primary achalasia.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Achalasia, a primary esophageal motility disorder, can rarely be secondary to other conditions.
  • Malignancy is a significant cause of secondary achalasia.

Observation:

  • A case of a 79-year-old man with achalasia secondary to gastric adenocarcinoma is presented.
  • Clinical indicators for malignancy-associated achalasia include older age, short symptom duration, and weight loss.

Findings:

  • Esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy is the most reliable diagnostic tool for secondary achalasia.
  • Differential diagnoses include infectious, infiltrative, and neuropathic diseases, with malignancy being primary.

Implications:

  • Accurate diagnosis of secondary achalasia prevents futile treatments like muscle relaxants or balloon dilatation.

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  • Malignancy-associated achalasia indicates a terminal illness with a poor prognosis, necessitating appropriate palliative care.