Esophageal intramural diverticulosis associated with gastroesophageal reflux in a 6-year-old girl

Esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis (EIPD) is a rare benign disorder characterized by dilation of the submucosal glands manifested by multiple tiny, flask-shaped outpouchings into the wall of the esophagus. So far, less than 10 pediatric cases of EIPD have been reported. We report a 6-year-ol...

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Published in:European journal of radiology extra 2005-06, Vol.54 (3), p.107-109
Main Authors: Oktar, Suna Özhan, Ölmez, Nihan, Özlü, Mehmet, Ağgünlü, Levent, Özen, Onur
Format: Article
Language:English
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Esophageal intramural diverticulosis
Esophagography
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Summary:Esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis (EIPD) is a rare benign disorder characterized by dilation of the submucosal glands manifested by multiple tiny, flask-shaped outpouchings into the wall of the esophagus. So far, less than 10 pediatric cases of EIPD have been reported. We report a 6-year-old girl with EIPD associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease.
ISSN:1571-4675
1571-4675
DOI:10.1016/j.ejrex.2005.03.009