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I have shortness of breath and ct scan shows thickened esophagus walls.
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Esophagus: A thickened esophagus wall does not cause shortness of breath unless it is compressing the trachea. The trachea is difficult to compression due to its structure. Were there any other abnormalities?
Answered 3/2/2020
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