There is an increase incidence of carcinoma of esophagus

In achalasia cardia

Regarding achalasia cardia

A

May give rise to esophageal malignancy

B

There is destruction of ganglion cells in Auerbachâs plexus

C

Associated with hyperplasia of the lower esophageal sphincter

D

Diagnosis is confirmed by upper GIT endoscopy

E

Usually present in early age

A

60 minute/(60)

B

70 minute/(70)

C

80 minute/(80)

D

100 minute/(100)

The typical features of esophageal achalasia include

A

Recurrent pneumonia

B

Spasm of lower esophageal sphincter

C

Predisposition to esophageal carcinoma

D

Symptomatic response to pneumatic balloon dilatation.

E

Heartburn and acid reflux

In achalasia involving the esophagus

A

The patient may have recurrent lung infection

B

There is poor contraction of muscle of body of esophagus.

C

There is an increased incidence of carcinoma

D

The lower esophageal sphincter is hypotonic .

E

There is reflux of gastric secretions in esophagus.

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