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Achalasia associated with squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus: a case report.

Linda A. Rock, Patricia S. Latham, John R. Hankins, Salah M. Nasrallah

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A case of achalasia associated with squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus is presented. Microscopic examination of the resected esophagus demonstrated abundant nerve fibers but absent ganglion cells throughout the tumor-involved segment. This finding is believed to be the cause of achalasia in this patient.

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Key concepts: Achalasia, Esophagus, Medicine, Basal cell, Ganglion, Pathology, Carcinoma, Radiology