Barium swallow study of a patient suffering from dysphagia revealed Bird's
beak appearance of esophagus. The most probable diagnosis is
Options:
1) Reflux esophagitis Barrett's esophagus
3) Hiatus hernia
4) Achalasia cardia

1 Answer

Answer :

Correct Answer: 4) Achalasia cardia

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