Infantile achalasia associated with deficient tear production

J Clin Gastroenterol. 1985 Oct;7(5):413-5. doi: 10.1097/00004836-198510000-00008.

Abstract

Achalasia occurs rarely in infancy. We report a case of infantile achalasia associated with deficient tear production. This presentation, as well as the few extremely rare related reports, may suggest a common autonomic system pathophysiology.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dysautonomia, Familial / diagnosis
  • Esophageal Achalasia / diagnosis*
  • Esophageal Achalasia / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Tears / metabolism*