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Achalasia secondary to carcinoma of prostate

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Esophageal achalasia secondary to malignancy has been described in gastric and pancreatic adenocarcinoma as well as bronchogenic carcinoma and lymphoma. This report describes a man with achalasia due to metastatic prostatic adenocarcinoma. The distinguishing features from idiopathic achalasia and the pathogenesis of tumor-induced achalasia are reviewed.

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  1. Gastroenterology Unit, Prince Henry's Hospital, St. Kilda Road, 3004, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    R. Eaves MB, BS, J. Lambert MB, BS, FRCP(C), J. Rees MB, BS, FRCPA &  R. W. F. King MB, BS, FRACP

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Eaves, R., Lambert, J., Rees, J. et al. Achalasia secondary to carcinoma of prostate. Digest Dis Sci 28, 278–284 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01295124

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