Which of the following is a common cause of 'secondary' achalasia?
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Correct answer: Chagas disease (Trypanosoma cruzi)
Achalasia involves the failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax. While primary achalasia is idiopathic, secondary achalasia can occur in Chagas disease because the parasite destroys the myenteric plexus.
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