Intramural diverticulosis of the esophagus

Sperling, H.; D’Altorio, Ronald A.

doi:10.1007/bf01072443

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“…Despite the fact that oesophageal dysmotility was suggested in the first description of the condition,' 15 being shown to have either generalised or local abnormalities. Localised aperistalsis confined to the area of oesophageal narrowing was seen in two cases, complete aperistalsis in three, decreased amplitude normal peristalsis in two, primary diffuse oesophageal spasm in one, and high amplitude peristaltic contractions in one.…”

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Oesophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis.

Sabanathan¹,

Salama²,

Morgan³

1985

Thorax

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Twelve cases of oesophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis are described and the findings in 85 previously reported cases are reviewed. The condition occurs in all age groups, predominantly in the sixth and seventh decades, with a slight predilection for males. The characteristic radiographic appearance is of multiple flask shaped outpouchings of 1-4 mm with narrow necks communicating with the oesophageal lumen. The source of the pseudodiverticula has been shown to be pathologically dilated excretory ducts of the submucous glands due to chronic submucosal inflammation. The distribution was segmental in 57 cases (59%) and diffuse in 40 (41%). Dysphagia is the main symptom and was found in 85 cases (88%); 88 cases out of 97 had radiological narrowing of the oesophagus; of these, 39 (44%) were in the upper oesophagus, 20 (23%) in the middle oesophagus, and 29 (33%) in the lower oesophagus. Treatment is directed towards management of the associated disorder, as the diverticula themselves rarely cause problems.

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Oesophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis.

Sabanathan¹,

Salama²,

Morgan³

1985

Thorax

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“…Eighteen cases (40%) were associated with hiatus hernia [3-5, 9, 12-16, 19, 20 [19][20][21]. Of 25 cases cultures, 12 (48%) were positive for C. albicans [1,5,9,10,13,16,17,20,[24][25][26]. Twelve cases (27%) were associated with diabetes mellitus [2, 4, 5, 9, 13, 16, 20, 24, 30, 31; case 3].…”

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“…Twenty-five cases had cultures for C. albicans; 12 cases (48%) were positive [1,5,9,10,13,16,17,20,[24][25][26]. Six cases out of 25 (24%) demonstrated tissue invasion by C. albicans [5, 9, 13, 25, 26; case 3].…”

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Esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis

Cho

Sanders

Turner

et al. 1981

Gastrointest Radiol

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Esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis (EIP) is a rare condition of unknown etiology. It is characterized by multiple, small, flaskshaped outpouchings in the esophageal wall. Involvement may be segmental or diffuse. Since this entity was first reported in 1960, there have been 43 cases described in the English literature. These cases are reviewed and six additional cases are reported with emphasis on clinical and radiographic parameters of this entity.

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Esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis

et al. 1977

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Three cases of esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis (EIP) are described and the literature reviewed. We conclude that EIP is an inflammatory disease of unknown etiology characterized by dilatation of the esophageal submucosal glandular elements. The classic radiographic picture which is that of collar-button-shaped outpouchings projecting in a perpendicular fashion from the luminal surface is mainly related to dilatation in the glandular ductal system. It is usually diagnosed in the sixth and seventh decades, but all ages may be affected. Dysphagia is a very common but not universal symptom of the disease process. Approximately one third of these patients have diabetes mellitus. Strictures of the esophagus are frequently seen, and varying degrees of esophagitis may be manifest endoscopically. Esophageal motility disturbances are common and may be severe. Candida infestation with and without tissue invasion has been seen in a number of patients and should be searched for in all cases of EIP.

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Intramural diverticulosis of the esophagus

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