Congenital diverticulum of pharynx

Definition

A condition caused by failure of the pharynx to correctly develop during the antenatal period. This condition may present with difficulty swallowing, or may be asymptomatic. Confirmation is through observation of a diverted pharynx by imaging.

Exclusions

• pharyngeal pouch syndrome (LD44.N0)

Also indexed as

Nearby in Structural developmental anomalies of the digestive tract

• LB10Structural developmental anomalies of salivary glands or ducts
• LB12Structural developmental anomalies of oesophagus
• LB13Structural developmental anomalies of stomach
• LB14Structural developmental anomalies of duodenum
• LB15Structural developmental anomalies of small intestine
• LB16Structural developmental anomalies of large intestine
• LB17Structural developmental anomalies of anal canal
• LB18Congenital anomalies of intestinal fixation