Unusual Cause of Dysphagia in a Post-Stroke Patient
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DOI: 10.1007/s00455-017-9796-0
Abstract: Vallecular cysts are formed when the duct of a mucous gland or lingual tonsillar crypt is dilated owing to obstruction from inflammation, irritation, or trauma. Small cysts are usually asymptomatic; however, cyst growth results in… read more here.
Keywords: post stroke; cause dysphagia; dysphagia post; unusual cause ... See more keywords
A Rare Cause of Dysphagia: A Giant Ganglioneuroma in Parapharyngeal Space
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DOI: 10.1007/s12663-021-01549-6
Abstract: Parafarengeal ganglioneuroma is a very rare benign tumor originating from the sympathetic nervous system that produces mass and functional effects. Ganglioneuroma is most commonly caused by the posterior mediastinal, retroperitoneal area and adrenal glands. Generally,… read more here.
Keywords: dysphagia giant; rare cause; giant ganglioneuroma; cause dysphagia ... See more keywords
An exceedingly rare cause of dysphagia.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gastrohep.2016.10.010
Abstract: A 78-year-old male presented with a 6-months complain of progressive dysphagia for solids and liquids. He had a previous medical history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and arterial hypertension and had been previously diagnosed… read more here.
Keywords: gastrointestinal tract; cause dysphagia; disease; dysphagia ... See more keywords
An Intriguing Cause of Dysphagia.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2017.01.006
Abstract: DIS 5.4.0 DTD YGAST60909 proof 3 May 2017 5:03 pm ce 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 Question:… read more here.
Keywords: intriguing cause; gastroenterology; cause dysphagia;
Uncommon cause of dysphagia: paraneoplastic achalasia
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-223929
Abstract: Achalasia secondary to underlying neoplasm is a rare entity. Early recognition of secondary achalasia is important as its treatment involves management of underlying malignancy, while treatment of primary achalasia mainly involves lowering the lower oesophageal… read more here.
Keywords: dysphagia paraneoplastic; achalasia; cause dysphagia; uncommon cause ... See more keywords
Neuromyelitis optica: an elusive cause of dysphagia
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-227041
Abstract: Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a rare neurological condition infrequently associated with dysphagia on initial presentation. We describe the case of a 54-year-old woman who presented multiple times to healthcare professionals with severe vomiting,… read more here.
Keywords: optica elusive; neuromyelitis; cause dysphagia; neuromyelitis optica ... See more keywords
Esophageal lichen planus: An unusual cause of dysphagia in the elderly.
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DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.64.03.214
Abstract: An 82-year-old man sought our service with dysphagia and was referred for upper endoscopy with biopsies, which evidenced multiple ulcers of the esophagus and oropharinx. Histopathology confirmed the unusual diagnosis of esophageal lichen planus. The… read more here.
Keywords: esophageal lichen; planus unusual; cause dysphagia; lichen planus ... See more keywords