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Normal barium swallow - AP projection of hypopharynx

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis not applicable

Normal study. No abnormality. 

The black arrow demonstrates the valleculae.

The white arrow demonstrates the piriform sinuses.

Case Discussion

Normal AP barium swallow demonstrating hypopharyngeal anatomy. 

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