Esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis characterized by barium esophagography: a case report

• Main Authors: Quigley Eamonn, Shanahan Fergus, Brady Adrian, O'Connor Owen J, O'Riordain Michael, Maher Michael M
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: BMC 2010-05-01
• Series: Journal of Medical Case Reports
• Online Access: http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/4/1/145

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis is a rare condition characterized by the dilatation of the submucosal glands.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>We present a case of esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis in a 72-year-old Caucasian man who presented with dysphagia and with a background history of alcohol abuse. An upper gastrointestinal endoscopy of our patient showed an esophageal stricture with abnormal mucosal appearances, but no malignant cells were seen at biopsy. Appearances on a barium esophagram were pathognomonic for esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>We demonstrate the enduring usefulness of barium esophagography in the characterization of abnormal mucosal appearances at endoscopy.</p>