An Unusual Cause of Dysphagia
Journal Title: The Indian Practitioner - Year 2014, Vol 67, Issue 5
Abstract
We present a case of 92 yr female who was not a known case of any chronic illness and presented with gradually progressive dysphagia for last one year. There was no history of weight loss, fever, haematemesis or melaena. On evaluation except for mild anaemia, rest of labs parameters and ultrasound abdomen were normal.
Authors and Affiliations
P Malhotra, Y Sanwariya, H Dahiya, A Chugh, V Malhotra, N Malhotra
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