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What is the classic radiologic finding in achalasia?
What is the classic radiologic finding in achalasia?
- Barium swallow study showing 'bird-beak' sign (correct)
- Metaplasia of the lower esophageal mucosa
- Ulceration with stricture
- Increased risk for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
What is the most common cause of death in cirrhosis?
What is the most common cause of death in cirrhosis?
- Barrett esophagus
- Portal hypertension (correct)
- Achalasia
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Which condition may progress to dysplasia and adenocarcinoma?
Which condition may progress to dysplasia and adenocarcinoma?
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Barrett esophagus (correct)
- Achalasia
- Esophageal carcinoma
What are the major risk factors for squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus?
What are the major risk factors for squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus?
Which condition presents with asthma and cough as clinical features?
Which condition presents with asthma and cough as clinical features?
What is the characteristic feature of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma concerning location?
What is the characteristic feature of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma concerning location?
Which condition presents with vomiting, polyhydramnios, abdominal distension, and aspiration?
Which condition presents with vomiting, polyhydramnios, abdominal distension, and aspiration?
What is a characteristic feature of esophageal web?
What is a characteristic feature of esophageal web?
Plummer-Vinson syndrome is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:
Plummer-Vinson syndrome is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:
What causes Mallory-Weiss syndrome?
What causes Mallory-Weiss syndrome?
Which of the following is a risk factor for Boerhaave syndrome?
Which of the following is a risk factor for Boerhaave syndrome?
Where do esophageal varices typically arise from?
Where do esophageal varices typically arise from?
