Autoimmune thyrotoxicosis with achalasia cardia.
We report a case of autoimmune thyrotoxocosis in an 11-year-old boy with achalasia cardia. This case explores autoimmunity as an etiological factor for achalasia based on several autoimmune conditions that have been associated with it.
Singleton Hospital, Swansea, West Glamorgan, South Wales SA2 8QA, UK. ramsriniv@doctors.org.uk
Ramesh
R
Srinivasan
Michael
M
Cosgrove
Simon
S
Huddart
Dewi
D
Evans
D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013971:Thyrotoxicosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy