Familial achalasia in two siblings: significance of possible hereditary role.
Familial achalasia in siblings has been reported previously. We describe the clinical and radiographic findings in two siblings with achalasia. A discussion of the possible hereditary influence in achalasia is presented as well as a pertinent review of the literature.
Tryhus
M R
MR
Department of Radiology, University of New Mexico, School of Medicine, Albuquerque 87131.
Davis
M
M
Griffith
J K
JK
Ablin
D S
DS
Gogel
H K
HK
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000235:genetics* / Q000601:surgery; D004944:Esophagoplasty; D005260:Female; D005748:Gastric Fundus / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography