Haemoptysis: An unusual initial presentation of achalasia cardia

A 31 year old male presented with haemoptysis, fever and cough. Chest Radiography showed patchy consolidation with breakdown in lower lobe of left lung. Further evaluation revealed the presence of achalasia cardia that resulted haemoptysis due to aspiration pneumonia. This report highlights the unco...

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Published inAsian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol. 6; no. 1; pp. 103 - 105
Main Authors Tapadar, Sumit Roy, Deb, Jaydip, Dhua, Aparup, Bhattacharya, Soumya, Bairagya, Tapan Das, Biswas, Uttam
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara 26.07.2014
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achalasia
aspiration pneumonia
haemoptysis
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Summary:A 31 year old male presented with haemoptysis, fever and cough. Chest Radiography showed patchy consolidation with breakdown in lower lobe of left lung. Further evaluation revealed the presence of achalasia cardia that resulted haemoptysis due to aspiration pneumonia. This report highlights the uncommon initial presentation of achalasia cardia in the form of haemoptysis in a previously asymptomatic individual. Although haemoptysis occurs commonly due to pulmonary disorders, it may also be an initial symptom of some rare nonpulmonary disorder. Thorough workup with strict vigilance is extremely important to elicit that type of rare aetiology. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v6i1.10800   Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.6(1) 2015 103-105
ISSN:2467-9100
2091-0576
DOI:10.3126/ajms.v6i1.10800