Idiopathic achalasia
ORPHA:930· ICD-10 K22.0
Definition
Idiopathic achalasia (IA) is a primary esophageal motor disorder characterized by loss of esophageal peristalsis and insufficient lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxation in response to deglutition.
- Prevalence
- 1-9 / 100 000
- Inheritance
- Autosomal recessive, Not applicable
- Age of onset
- All ages