A Corkscrew Conundrum

Explore a case of Dysphagia where a barium swallow reveals a distinctive corkscrew appearance of the esophagus. What is the underlying motility disorder?

Diffuse esophageal spasm


What diagnosis is suggested by this barium swallow?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Ingested foreign body
Esophageal diverticula
Diffuse esophageal spasm
Gastric linitis plastica
Esophageal carcinoma

Barium swallow, Corkscrew esophagus, Diffuse esophageal spasm, Dysphagia, Motility Disorder

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