Carcinoma in an oesophageal diverticulum.
A young male who had minimal dysphagia since childhood complained of increasing difficulty in swallowing for a few months. Upper Gastrointestinal endoscopy was normal on two occasions done by two gastroenterologists. Barium swallow showed minimal extrinsic pressure on the oesophageal wall. X-ray chest was normal. CT scan showed a large growth close to the oesophagus. Resection of the growth showed a carcinoma completely filling an oesophageal diverticulum with a normal oesophageal lumen.
Shah
S M
SM
Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Deshmukh Marg, Bombay.
Desai
H G
HG
D000328:Adult; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000209:etiology* / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D004936:Diverticulum, Esophageal / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D013997:Time Factors