Esophageal achalasia compressing the left atrium and mimicking an extracardiac tumor on the transthoracic echocardiography: A case report

Abstract

Achalasia is an uncommon disorder affecting esophageal motility. Occasionally, the appearance of a dilated esophagus in achalasia may resemble an extracardiac tumor when observed through transthoracic echocardiography. Left atrial compression due to extensive esophageal dilation is also rare, potentially leading to hemodynamic compromise. Here, we present a rare case involving left atrial compression caused by esophageal dilation in achalasia, with echocardiographic findings mimicking those of an extracardiac tumor.

Keywords

• Extracardiac tumor
• Achalasia
• Echocardiography
• Computed tomography