A 45 year old male presented to emergency with complaint of chest pain associated with swallowing a piece of meat. He repos similar episodes over the past 3 years. But today’s episode was the most severe. He doesn’t give a history of regurgitation other than these episodes or heaburn symptoms. There is no difficulty in liquid intake and has not had any weight loss. Probable diagnosis in this case is?
A 45 year old male presented to emergency with complaint of chest pain associated with swallowing a piece of meat. He repos similar episodes over the past 3 years. But today’s episode was the most severe. He doesn’t give a history of regurgitation other than these episodes or heaburn symptoms. There is no difficulty in liquid intake and has not had any weight loss. Probable diagnosis in this case is?
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A 45 year old male presented to emergency with complaint of chest pain associated with swallowing a piece of meat. He repos similar episodes over the past 3 years. But today's episode was the most severe. He doesn't give a history of regurgitation other than these episodes or heaburn symptoms. There is no difficulty in liquid intake and has not had any weight loss. Probable diagnosis in this case is?
✓ Correct Answer: A. Schatzki ring
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