Achalasia secondary to carcinoma of prostate |
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| Authors: | R. Eaves MB BS J. Lambert MB BS FRCP J. Rees MB BS FRCPA Dr. R. W. F. King MB BS FRACP |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Gastroenterology Unit, Prince Henry's Hospital, St. Kilda Road, 3004 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
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| Abstract: | Summary Esophageal achalasia secondary to malignancy has been described in gastric and pancreatic adenocarcinoma as well as bronchogenic carcinoma and lymphoma. This report describes a man with achalasia due to metastatic prostatic adenocarcinoma. The distinguishing features from idiopathic achalasia and the pathogenesis of tumor-induced achalasia are reviewed. |
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