Approaches

Question 1

Differentials to dysphagia

Answer 1

{oropharyngeal:
* [Mechanical: peritonsilar abscess; pharyngitis; stricture; esophageal webs; zenker’s diverticulum; malignancy]
* [Neurological: stroke, parkinsons; MG; multiple sclerosis; motor neuron disease
}

{esophageal
[stricture from GERD; webs; malignancy; compression from cricopharyngeus, carina; diaphragmatic hiatus;