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2017
vol. 82 abstract:
Case report
Mid-Esophageal Diverticulum Mimicking an Aortic Aneurysm on Chest Radiography
Geena Benjamin
,
Shivaprakash Basavanthaiah Hiremath
,
Srikiran Thayille Kandy
,
Charamel Sankaran Kesavan
Pol J Radiol, 2017; 82: 279-282
Online publish date: 2018/02/02
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Background: Mid-esophageal region is an uncommon location of esophageal diverticula, a condition usually diagnosed in elderly individuals.
Case Report: We report a case of an elderly male with incidental finding of mediastinal lesion, which was initially thought to be an aortic aneurysm. Further evaluation demonstrated a mid-esophageal diverticulum at the level of the carina. We present patient’s medical history and imaging, followed by a discussion on symptoms and management. Conclusions: Knowledge of benign conditions that might mimic a mediastinal vascular pathology is important for therapeutic and prognostic reasons, as they are often managed conservatively. keywords:
Deglutition Disorders • Diverticulum, Esophageal • Esophageal Motility Disorders • Esophagectomy • Mediastinum |