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==Differentiating Odynophagia from other Conditions== | ==Differentiating Odynophagia from other Conditions== | ||
Odynophagia should be differentiated from [[dysphagia]] (difficulty in swallowing). | Odynophagia should be differentiated from [[dysphagia]] (difficulty in swallowing). | ||
==Diagnosis== | |||
=== Electrocardiogram === | |||
Electrocardiogram can be used to assess for [[left atrial enlargement]]. | |||
=== Chest X Ray === | |||
Chest X ray can used to rule out [[lung cancer]] and other mass lesions as well as [[left atrial enlargement]]. | |||
=== MRI === | |||
MRI of [[brain]] can be used to exclude [[CVA]] and mass lesions of the head and neck. | |||
=== Echocardiography=== | |||
Echocardiography can be used to rule out an [[aneurysm]] or [[left atrial]] enlargement as a cause. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Gastroenterology]] | [[Category:Gastroenterology]] | ||
[[Category:Musculoskeletal Disease]] | [[Category:Musculoskeletal Disease]] | ||
[[Category:Signs and symptoms]] | [[Category:Signs and symptoms]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Odynophagia is defined as painful swallowing.
Differentiating Odynophagia from other Conditions
Odynophagia should be differentiated from dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing).
Diagnosis
Electrocardiogram
Electrocardiogram can be used to assess for left atrial enlargement.
Chest X Ray
Chest X ray can used to rule out lung cancer and other mass lesions as well as left atrial enlargement.
MRI
MRI of brain can be used to exclude CVA and mass lesions of the head and neck.
Echocardiography
Echocardiography can be used to rule out an aneurysm or left atrial enlargement as a cause.