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Query: UMLS:C0014848 (achalasia)
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A case of hypertrophic osteoarthropathy associated with achalasia is reported. The signs and symptoms of hypertrophic osteoarthropathy abated after treatment of the patient's achalasia with Heller's myotomy. A review of the literature regarding the cause of hypertrophic osteoarthropathy is discussed briefly.
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PMID:Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy associated with achalasia. 374 92

A patient who, eight years prior, had a Heller operation for achalasia developed hypertrophic osteoarthropathy possibly secondary to a leiomyoma of the esophagus with sarcomatous changes. No local invasion or metastases were found. Total esophagectomy completely cured the esophageal symptoms and relieved the swelling and pain of her knees and other joints. This case illustrates the hypertrophic osteoarthropathy syndrome, its marked diagnostic significance and its occurrence secondary to an esophageal leiomyoma and leiomyosarcoma.
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PMID:Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy with myogenic tumors of the esophagus. 742 77