General Surgeon affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center and Central Louisiana Surgical Cente, USA
Case Report
Pulmonary Actinomycosis and Achalasia: Cause or Consequence? Case Report
Author(s): Celine Asbury. B.S.* and Richard F. Norem
Achalasia is a rare esophageal motility disorder defined by absent peristalsis and failure of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) to relax. Lack of LES relaxation results in symptoms of dysphagia, weight loss, and regurgitation. Exact pathophysiology of the degeneration leading to achalasia is unclear, but autoimmune, viral, or inflammatory neurodegenerative processes are suspected. In this case, we present a 37-year-old male with a history of pneumonia related to pulmonary actinomycosis followed by symptoms of achalasia. The patient was managed by antibiotics and surgical intervention... View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2572 5130.23.8(1).1000235
