Achalasia associated with squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus: a case report.
A case of achalasia associated with squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus is presented. Microscopic examination of the resected esophagus demonstrated abundant nerve fibers but absent ganglion cells throughout the tumor-involved segment. This finding is believed to be the cause of achalasia in this patient.
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000150:complications*; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009197:Myenteric Plexus / Q000473:pathology; D009410:Nerve Degeneration