Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy associated with achalasia.
A case of hypertrophic osteoarthropathy associated with achalasia is reported. The signs and symptoms of hypertrophic osteoarthropathy abated after treatment of the patient's achalasia with Heller's myotomy. A review of the literature regarding the cause of hypertrophic osteoarthropathy is discussed briefly.
D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D004943:Esophagogastric Junction / Q000601:surgery; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010005:Osteoarthropathy, Secondary Hypertrophic / Q000150:complications*; D011859:Radiography