Esophageal achalasia: An unusual reason for lung abscess

J Gen Fam Med. 2022 Jan 14;23(3):189-190. doi: 10.1002/jgf2.518. eCollection 2022 May.

Abstract

Our case serves as a reminder that clinicians should pay attention to the presence of esophageal diseases in patients with lung abscesses. The esophagus should be evaluated during pulmonary CT imaging.

Keywords: esophageal achalasia; lung abscess.

Publication types

  • Case Reports