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  Chronic Dysphagia in a 60-Year-Old Man: A Case of Achalasia with Candida Esophagitis Disfagia crónica en un hombre de 60 años: un caso de acalasia con esofagitis candidiásica 60세 남성의 만성 삼킴곤란: 칸디다 식도염을 동반한 무산소증 환자 Introduction Dysphagia is a common yet diagnostically complex symptom that requires a comprehensive evaluation involving imaging, endoscopy, and motility studies. This post reviews a compelling case of a 60-something-year-old man with chronic dysphagia, ultimately diagnosed with achalasia and co-existing Candida esophagitis. We explore the imaging findings, differential diagnosis, and treatment approach, following expert radiologic and clinical interpretation. Case Presentation A man in his 60s presented with chronic difficulty swallowing. He underwent a series of diagnostic evaluations, including chest radiography, contrast-enhanced CT, and barium esophagram. Radiologic Findings Figure 1. Chest Radiograph Caption:  Frontal chest radiograph demonstrates a widened ri...