Pharyngeal pouch and polymyositis: association and implications for aetiology of Zenker's diverticulum.
A case of pharyngeal (Zenker's) pouch in a patient suffering from polymyositis is presented. Although dysphagia is a recognized manifestation of polymyositis, in this unique case it was caused by a pharyngeal pouch. The aetiology of Zenker's diverticulum is discussed in the light of this unexpected association.
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Department of Otolaryngology, St Mary's Hospital, London, UK.
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D003287:Contrast Media; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D017285:Polymyositis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D011859:Radiography; D016672:Zenker Diverticulum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology
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