Congenital Esophageal Rings - 17 Years-Old Female

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Congenital Esophageal Rings - 17 Years-Old Female
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Case description

This 17 year old lady had dysphagia since her childhood Multiple esophageal rings are a very unusual cause of dysphagia, Esophageal rings usually exist as a single lesion but can be multiple. Several names have been coined for when multiple rings are found in the esophagus, including multiple esophageal rings or webs, congenital esophageal stenosis, ringed esophagus, corrugated esophagus, and feline esophagus. This is a very rare condition.

tags: dysphagia endoscopy esophagus

related terms: congenital rings


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