Dysphagia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Oropharyngeal Dysphagia

Structural

 • Tumors

 • Zenker's Diverticulum

 • Foreign Bodv

Neuromuscular Toxic/Metabolic

 • Myasthenia Gravis

 • CNS Tumors

 • Cerebrovascular Accident

 • MuItiple Sclerosis

 • Amvotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

 • Polymyositis

Esophageal Dysphagia

Intermittent Symptoms

 • Esophageal Spasm

Progressive Symptoms

 • Scleroderma

 • Achalasia

 • Diabetic Neuropathy

Intermittent Symptoms

 • Schatzki Ring

 • Esophageal Web

Progressive Symptoms

 • Reflux Stricture

 • Esophageal Cancer



#Dysphagia #Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes