2021 P1 Q26
Q1. Infection with which of the following organisms can cause a syndrome which is clinically indistinguishable from achalasia of the oesophagus?
- Trypanosoma cruzi
- Schistosoma haematobium
- Mycobacterium leprae
- Plasmodium falciparum
Answer & explanation — reveal it in the interactive practice above.
PYQ 2020–2025 — page 78
2022 P2 Q27
Q2. Which of the following are used in the treatment of achalasia?
1. Botulinum toxin
2. Beta blockers
3. Pneumatic dilation
4. Heller’s myotomy
Select the correct answer using the code:
- 1, 2 and 3
- 1, 2 and 4
- 1, 3 and 4
- 2, 3 and 4
Answer & explanation — reveal it in the interactive practice above.
PYQ 2020–2025 — page 182
2024 P1 Q24
Q3. A sigmoid configuration along with tapering beak-like deformity at the lower esophageal sphincter (LES )on barium swallow is a feature of :
- Diffuse esophageal spasm
- SCC of esophagus
- Achalasia cardia
- Barret's esophagus
Answer & explanation — reveal it in the interactive practice above.
PYQ 2020–2025 — page 286
