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Adenocarcinoma (Esophageal)Esophageal adenocarcinoma arises from Barrett's esophagus and is characterized by glandular malignant cells, often linked to chronic GERD and obesity.Barrett EsophagusBarrett Esophagus is a condition where the normal esophageal lining changes to intestinal-type epithelium due to chronic acid reflux, increasing cancer risk.Boerhaave SyndromeBoerhaave Syndrome is a spontaneous esophageal rupture caused by forceful vomiting, leading to chest pain, subcutaneous emphysema, and mediastinitis.Distal Esophageal SpasmDistal Esophageal Spasm is a motility disorder causing uncoordinated contractions in the lower esophagus, leading to chest pain and dysphagia.Esophageal PerforationEsophageal perforation is a life-threatening rupture causing mediastinitis, often diagnosed by contrast esophagram showing extravasation of contrast material.Scleroderma Esophageal InvolvementScleroderma esophageal involvement causes smooth muscle atrophy and fibrosis, leading to dysmotility and reflux, commonly seen in systemic sclerosis.Squamous Cell Carcinoma (Esophageal)Squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus is a malignancy linked to smoking and alcohol, characterized by dysplastic squamous cells invading the esophageal lining.Zenker DiverticulumZenker Diverticulum is a pharyngoesophageal pouch caused by herniation of mucosa through Killian's triangle, leading to dysphagia, regurgitation, and halitosis.

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