Oesophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis with similar lesions in the duodenum.
Oesophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis is characterized by a segmental or diffuse distribution of numerous small outpouchings varying in size from 1 to 5 mm. Review of previously described cases revealed a significant incidence of associated debilitating systemic disorders such as diabetes mellitus, malignancy, alcoholism and tuberculosis. No record could be found in the literature of a similar process occurring in other parts of the gastro-intestinal tract. A case is reported of a severe alcoholic who, on a barium swallow, in addition to the changes of oesophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis, presented with a large duodenal ulcer and similar outpouchings in the first and second parts of the duodenum.
Solomon
D J
DJ
Department of Radiology, Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, South Africa.
Freson
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D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D004936:Diverticulum, Esophageal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography