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LB12.4 category

Congenital diverticulum of oesophagus

Definition

A very rare congenital diverticulum which is typically located just above the cricopharyngeal junction. It is usually asymptomatic unless complicated by an inflammatory process. If the diverticulum compresses the trachea or is associated with oesophageal stenosis or fistula, the symptoms of stridor, progressive dysphagia, respiratory distress, severe choking, and regurgitation may be present from birth.

Inclusions

  • Congenital oesophageal pouch
  • oesophageal pouch

Exclusions

Also indexed as

Congenital diverticulum of oesophagusCongenital oesophageal pouchPharyngoesophageal diverticulumcongenital oesophageal diverticulumdiverticulum of oesophagusoesophageal diverticulaoesophageal diverticulosisoesophageal diverticulumoesophageal pouchoesophageal pseudodiverticulumpharyngoesophageal diverticula

Nearby in Structural developmental anomalies of oesophagus