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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  Twinkle Singh, M.B.B.S. [2], Ahmed Younes M.B.B.CH [3]

## Overview

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Endoscopic ultrasound is required in cases where malignancy is suspected.

## Endoscopic Ultrasound

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Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is indicated in cases of achalasia with strong suspicion of malignancy. The presence of the following risk factors raises suspicion for malignancy:[1]

* Elderly patients
* Short duration of dysphagia history
* Significant weight loss
* Unusually increased resistance to passage of endoscope through gastroesophageal junction

Unusual thickening of gastroesophageal junction, mass lesions or neoplastic infiltration revealed on EUS suggests diagnosis of pseudoachalasia instead of achalasia.[2]

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## References

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1. ↑ Vaezi MF, Pandolfino JE, Vela MF (2013). "ACG clinical guideline: diagnosis and management of achalasia". Am J Gastroenterol. 108 (8): 1238–49, quiz 1250. doi:10.1038/ajg.2013.196. PMID 23877351.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
2. ↑ Boeckxstaens GE, Zaninotto G, Richter JE (2013). "Achalasia". Lancet. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(13)60651-0. PMID 23871090.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)

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