Match each radiographic appearance or description with the corresponding disease or condition.(Use each selection only once.)
-Enlarged recess in the distal esophagus

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Zenker diverticulum is an enlarged recess in the distal esophagus.

Answer: B
 Hiatal hernia can cause an enlarged or protruding distal esophagus.

Answer: C
 Achalasia can also cause an enlarged distal esophagus, due to the inability of the muscles to relax and allow food to pass through.

Answer: E
 Schatzki ring is a narrowing in the distal esophagus that can be seen on a radiograph.

Answer: G
 Esophageal varices are dilated blood vessels in the esophagus that can be seen on a radiograph.

Answer: H
 Gastric carcinoma may not always be visible on a radiograph, but if it is, it may show as a mass or abnormality in the stomach region. Ulcers and gastritis may also be visible on a radiograph but do not typically cause an enlarged distal esophagus.

Match Each Radiographic Appearance or Description with the Corresponding Disease