J Korean Radiol Soc.
2004 Feb;50(2):115-117. 10.3348/jkrs.2004.50.2.115.
CT Findings of Diffuse Esophageal Spasm: Case Report
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- 1Department of physical examination for conscription, Seoul Regional Military Manpower Office, Korea. sbpark@ulsan.md
- 2Department of Radiology, Asan Medical center, University of Ulsan, College of Medicine, Korea.
- KMID: 2103760
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.2004.50.2.115
Abstract
- We report the CT findings of diffuse esophageal spasm (DES) in a patient with dysphagia. Although an uncommon condition, DES should be included in the differential diagnosis if relatively long and symmetric segmental esophageal wall thickening and an epiphrenic esophageal diverticulum are noted at CT.
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