A 24yr old female with history of easy fatigabality,dysphagia. Oral ulcers and oesophageal webs are shown on endoscopy. What is most common site for the oesophageal webs?
Upper end of esophagus
Lower end of esophagus
Middle layer of esophagus
Lateral wall of esophagus
Esophageal webs :- - refer to an esophageal constriction caused by a thin mucosal membrane projecting into the lumen. - M/c in women - located in upper esophagus (cervical esophagus) - can be seen on frontal and lateral views on Xray - pt. may remain asymptomatic, but if the stenosis is severe enough causes dysphagia and regurgitation - arises from anterior wall and never from posterior wall - is associated with plummer wilson syndrome - these are associated with risk of carcinoma(post cricoid)
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