Achalasia and hyperthyroidism: A cooccurrence revealing autoimmune connections

Autor:	Jibin Simon, K. V. Rajalakshmi, Ananthakumar P. K., Bhubaneswar, Sharan Bose
Jazyk:	angličtina
Rok vydání:	2024
Předmět:	achalasia esophageal motility disorder autoimmune disease hyperthyroidism Medicine (General) R5-920 Surgery RD1-811
Zdroj:	Romanian Medical Journal, Vol 71, Iss 1, Pp 45-48 (2024)
Druh dokumentu:	article
ISSN:	1220-5478 2069-606X
DOI:	10.37897/RMJ.2024.1.8
Popis:	Achalasia is a rare esophageal motility disorder characterized by an unknown etiology, myenteric inflammation, and autoimmune markers. We present a case of a 43-year-old female with progressive dysphagia, regurgitation, generalized weakness, and hair loss. Despite normal cranial nerves and normal laboratory values, upper GI endoscopy revealed pangastritis, while manometry indicated type 2 achalasia cardia. The patient underwent laparoscopic Heller's myotomy for achalasia and received treatment for hyperthyroidism. The discussion explores the autoimmune aspects of achalasia and its rare association with hyperthyroidism. Early diagnosis and management are crucial for improving patient outcomes.
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