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Erschienen in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery 1/2011

01.07.2011 | Clinical Report

A Rare Cause of Dysphagia: A Case Report

verfasst von: Aroor Rajeshwari, Gangadhara Somayaji, Shetty Deviprasad

Erschienen in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery | Sonderheft 1/2011

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Abstract

Dysphagia is a common clinical symptom for an ENT surgeon in his clinic, evaluation of which may not be a great challenge. The objective of this article is to report a rare cause of dysphagia which may be difficult to diagnose unless specifically thought of. This is a report of a case of dysphagia secondary to myasthenia gravis seen in a young lady along with tongue fasciculation in an early onset case unlike the ones reported in the literature where the patients are elderly and more often males in the late phase of the disease. At times, dysphagia may be seen secondary to some rare causes and may mislead the doctor. A carefully taken history and methodical clinical examination will avoid unnecessary invasive procedures and delay in the diagnosis.
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Metadaten
Titel
A Rare Cause of Dysphagia: A Case Report
verfasst von
Aroor Rajeshwari
Gangadhara Somayaji
Shetty Deviprasad
Publikationsdatum
01.07.2011
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery / Ausgabe Sonderheft 1/2011
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Elektronische ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-011-0207-9

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