Ultrasound ·

Achalasia cardia

38 yr female presented with recurrent vomiting.

Ultrasound findings

  • Distal thoracic oesophagus is dilated measuring 3.7 cm in maximum diameter.
  • Dilated oesophagus filled with fluid and showing air-fluid level.
  • Narrowing noted at the level of OG junction.
  • No evidence of wall thickening or mass lesion at OG junction.
  • Features suggestive of achalasia cardia.

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