CASE 100
History: A 24-year-old man presents with recurrent episodes of pneumonia.
1. Which of the following should be included in the differential diagnosis of the imaging finding shown in Figures A and B? (Choose all that apply.)
A. Epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica
B. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
C. Distal esophageal obstruction
D. Esophageal motility disorder
2. What is the etiologic basis for primary achalasia?
3. What radiographic finding on barium swallow is most commonly seen and useful to differentiate secondary achalasia due to malignancy from primary achalasia?
A. Narrowed segment nodularity
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