Cricopharyngeal bar and dermatomyositis: A cause of rapidly progressive dysphagia

ConclusionDysphagia associated with IIM can be multifactorial, and can be due to the involvement of the muscles of swallowing in the inflammatory process, or due to restrictive pharyngeal defects, and determination of the cause of dysphagia can assist with management.

Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - November 1, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Cameron Louis Adams, Siobhan Lohan, Alana Bruce, Narainraj Kamalaraj, Shyamini Gunaratne, Ray White Tags: APLAR Grand Round Case Source Type: research