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Epiphrenic diverticulum

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Dysphagia to solid foods.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
Barium

Large wide necked diverticulum arising several centimeters proximal to the GEJ. The rest of esophagus appears normal. No filling defect is identified.

Case Discussion

Features are typical for epiphrenic diverticulum which is pulsion diverticulum of the distal esophagus arising just above the lower esophageal sphincter, more frequently on the right posterolateral wall.

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