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A 35-year-old man comes to the office due to dysphagia accompanied by food impaction and upper abdominal pain for the past few months. He had tried multiple over the counter antacids with minimal relief. Past medical history is notable for gastroesophageal reflux disease and seasonal allergies. He has smoked 1 pack of cigarettes per day for 10 years. An endoscopy is performed, and the results are shown below:

An endoscopic view inside the esophagus shows circular rings of tissue, consistent with a condition like eosinophilic esophagitis or a Schatzki's ring.

An endoscopic view inside the esophagus shows circular rings of tissue, consistent with a condition like eosinophilic esophagitis or a Schatzki's ring.

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Which of the following is the most likely pathogenesis involved in this patient’s condition?

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Smooth muscle atrophy

Eosinophilic infiltration of the esophagus

Transient decreases in lower esophageal sphincter tone

Loss of postganglionic inhibitory neurons

Iron deficiency anemia