What diagnosis is suggested by this barium swallow?: (A) Ingested foreign body, (B) Esophageal diverticula, (C) Diffuse esophageal spasm, (D) Gastric linitis plastica
Answer is C. Answer C. Diffuse esophageal spasmRadiographs of the esophagus that were performed with the use of barium contrast material showed a spiral formation of the barium column up to the cervical esophagus, most consistent with diffuse esophageal spasm.