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Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Oropharyngeal Dysphagia 
Esophageal Dysphagia 
 • Upper 2/3 (striated muscle): stroke, NMJ
Diagnosis Algorithm ... ): stroke, NMJ disorders ... scleroderma, MCTD, achalasia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Oropharyngeal #Esophageal #gastroenterology
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Oropharyngeal - Can't initiate swallow, Cough/nasal regurg when attempting to swallow
Esophageal
Dysphagia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Systemic Sclerosis, Achalasia ... Medicine @SCVMCMed #Dysphagia ... solids #liquids #gastroenterology
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
such as achalasia ... or neurologic disorders ... or a motility disorder ... or a motility disorder ... Diagnosis #Management #gastroenterology
Esophageal Dysphagia - History and Diagnosis Algorithm
Solids only - Probably Structural
 - Intermittent, Non-Progressive: Ring and/or
Esophageal Dysphagia ... and Diagnosis Algorithm ... Regurgitation++: Achalasia ... #Esophageal #Dysphagia ... #gastroenterology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Neurodegenerative disorders ... Presentation: • Dysphagia ... esophageal motility disorders ... Short duration of dysphagia ... management #treatment #gastroenterology