Pharyngocele opening in vallecula: An unusual presentation

Pharyngocele opening in vallecula: An unusual presentation

Pharyngocele is a benign anomalous pouch formed by hernial protrusion of the mucous membrane through a defect in the hypopharynx. Here we report a 58-year male presenting with large submandibular swelling with complaints of dysphagia and regurgitation. MRI suggested presence of a large pharyngocele....

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Main Authors: Gundappa D Mahajan, James Thomas, Priya Shah, Rashmi Prashanth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University
Subjects:
Pharyngocele
vallecula
neck swelling
dysphagia
Online Access:http://www.mjdrdypu.org/article.asp?issn=0975-2870;year=2013;volume=6;issue=3;spage=318;epage=320;aulast=Mahajan
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Summary:Pharyngocele is a benign anomalous pouch formed by hernial protrusion of the mucous membrane through a defect in the hypopharynx. Here we report a 58-year male presenting with large submandibular swelling with complaints of dysphagia and regurgitation. MRI suggested presence of a large pharyngocele. In view of size of swelling external surgical approach was considered as a therapeutic option for the management.
ISSN:0975-2870

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