A CASE OF ACHALASIA MISDIAGNOSED AS UVULITIS IN A 41 YEAR OLD WOMAN
Journal Title: European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 8
Abstract
The rarity of achalasia in Nigeria and its misconceptualized knowledge and treatment may result in missed diagnosis with the attendant risk of malignant transformation. This is a case report of a 41 year old woman diagnosed with achalasia, confirmed using various radiological modalities but previously misdiagnosed as a case of Uvulitis. The role of the physician and radiologist in contributing to intense medical awareness with a bid to discourage the ancient practice of crude uvulvectomy cannot be over emphasized. Prevention of complications and death from preventable pathologies like achalasia should be the ultimate goal of every physician.
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Dr. Inah G. B.
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