Gut Liver.  2011 Mar;5(1):93-95.

A Case of Esophageal Intramural Pseudodiverticulosis

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. leeyc@yuhs.ac
  • 2Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

Esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis (EIP) is a rare benign disease that is characterized by multiple tiny flask-shaped outpouching lesions of the esophageal wall. The etiology is unknown, but the pathologic findings include dilatation of excretory ducts of submucosal glands. The predominant symptom is dysphagia, and esophageal stricture occurs frequently. Diseases such as diabetes mellitus, esophageal candidiasis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and chronic alcoholism are often combined. Since most EIP cases are benign, the mainstream treatment is symptom relief by endoscopic dilatation or medical treatment of accompanied diseases. This report describes the case of a 68-year-old male patient who suffered from chest tightness for 2 months and was diagnosed with EIP. This symptom disappeared after 2 months of medical treatment, and the patient is now being regularly followed up.

Keyword

Esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis; Esophageal neoplasms

MeSH Terms

Aged
Alcoholism
Candidiasis
Deglutition Disorders
Diabetes Mellitus
Dilatation
Esophageal Neoplasms
Esophageal Stenosis
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Humans
Male
Thorax
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