Maryum Mehboobover 1 year ago

Diffuse esophageal spasm

Diffuse esophageal spasm is a motility disorder characterized by high amplitude uncoordinated contractions of esophagus that results in dysphasia or regurgitation. It presents with episodic chest pain that mimics angina. Barium swallow if esophagus will reveal typical corkscrew appearance. Picture credit: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/553098397962535905/