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ESOPHAGUS, STOMACH, AND DUODENUM 
Case #7 - A 42 year old woman presents with dysphagia
 
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
  1. Be able to describe the usual clinical presentation in a patient with achalasia.
  2. Be able to list diseases included in the differential diagnosis.
  3. Be able to discuss briefly the pathophysiology seen in achalasia.
  4. Be able to outline the steps in the workup of a suspected case of achalasia.
  5. Be able to list the management options in a patient with achalasia.

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