Esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis characterized by barium esophagography: a case report.
BACKGROUND
Esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis is a rare condition characterized by the dilatation of the submucosal glands.


METHODS
We present a case of esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis in a 72-year-old Caucasian man who presented with dysphagia and with a background history of alcohol abuse. An upper gastrointestinal endoscopy of our patient showed an esophageal stricture with abnormal mucosal appearances, but no malignant cells were seen at biopsy. Appearances on a barium esophagram were pathognomonic for esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis.


CONCLUSIONS
We demonstrate the enduring usefulness of barium esophagography in the characterization of abnormal mucosal appearances at endoscopy.
O'Connor
Owen J
OJ
Department of Radiology, Mercy University Hospital, Cork, Ireland. owen.oconnor7@gmail.com.
Brady
Adrian
A
Shanahan
Fergus
F
Quigley
Eamonn
E
O'Riordain
Michael
M
Maher
Michael M
MM