A 67-year-old man presents with progressive dysphagia to solids and weight loss over 3 months. He has a 40-pack-year smoking history and long-standing...

Question

A 67-year-old man presents with progressive dysphagia to solids and weight loss over 3 months. He has a 40-pack-year smoking history and long-standing reflux. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy

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Barium swallow study only

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Trial of high-dose PPI for 8 weeks

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Oesophageal manometry

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Reassurance and review in 3 months

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Oesophageal carcinoma

A 67-year-old man presents with progressive dysphagia to solids and weight loss over 3 months. He has a 40-pack-year smoking history and long-standing reflux. What is the most appropriate next step?