title: Esophageal sarcoidosis presenting as pseudodiverticulum.
abstract: Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disorder that may involve many organs. However, the involvement of the gastrointestinal tract is very rare. This report describes an unusual case of esophageal sarcoidosis presenting as a pseudodiverticulum and reviews the world literature. Our case is also characterized by unusual progression of the esophageal involvement despite stable disease in other organs involved. Myotomy improved the pharyngoesophageal stenosis with no recurrence to date. Physicians should be aware of this rare manifestation, which should be suspected in any sarcoidosis patient complaining about dysphagia.
authors.affiliation: Medical Faculty, University of Duisburg-Essen, and Department of Pneumology/Allergy, Ruhrlandklinik, Essen, Germany.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ohshimo
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Theegarten
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tötsch
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Moege
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Peitgen
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Guzman
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Costabel
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D004936:Diverticulum, Esophageal / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed