Myositis involving the esophagus can result in dysphagia
Conditions associated with esophageal myositis include:
(1) inclusion body myositis
(2) paraneoplastic myositis with NXP2 autoantibodies
(3) dermatomyositis
(4) polymyositis
Impact of myositis in swallowing:
(1) reduced pharyngeal contractility
(2) cricopharyngeal dysfunction
(3) reduced laryngeal elevation
(4) hypomotility of the esophagus
Complications:
(1) aspiration pneumonia
(2) weight loss and malnutrition
(3) impaired quality of life
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Specialty: Gastroenterology
