title: Dysphagia and an abnormal esophagram: a case report.
abstract: This case report details the history, diagnostic workup, and follow-up of an 82-year-old dysphagic African-American woman who presented for an esophagram/barium swallow study. Radiologic and endoscopic imaging results and findings are discussed. In addition, the patient's treatment regimen and follow-up care are presented to better educate the radiologic technology community.
authors: Quantum Imaging & Therapeutic Associates Inc, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA. kkerrigan.rra@gmail.com
authors: Kristi A
authors: KA
authors: Kerrigan
authors: Jeffrey S
authors: JS
authors: Legg
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D001706:Biopsy; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D003287:Contrast Media; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007472:Iohexol; D009361:Neoplasm Invasiveness; D015607:Stents; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D007472:Iohexol