Esophageal achalasia secondary to mesothelioma.
Achalasia secondary to malignancy is rare, with most cases associated with gastric adenocarcinoma of the gastroesophageal junction. This report describes the clinicopathologic features of a 64-year-old man found to have mesothelioma as the cause of secondary achalasia. To our knowledge, this is the first case of secondary achalasia produced by a mesothelioma. We reviewed the English literature in regard to achalasia induced by tumors.
Goldschmiedt
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Medical and Laboratory Services, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 75216.
Peterson
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Spielberger
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Lee
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Kurtz
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Feldman
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D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D010997:Pleural Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography