Journal of Clinical Medicine Research, Vol. 1, No. 1, Apr 2009

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Schatzki’s Ring in Angelman Syndrome: A Diagnostic Dilemma in Neurodevelopmentally Disabled Patients

Young Sammy Choi, David Scott Sachar

Abstract


      Angelman Syndrome is a neurodevelopmental condition with a characteristic phenotype that includes epilepsy and lack of communication. We describe its first reported association with Schatzki’s ring that presented as a life-long history of intermittent retching. Because of associated cognitive dysfunction, careful diagnostic consideration is required to detect this underlying condition.

 

 

 

 

doi:10.4021/jocmr2009.04.1234 


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