Abstract

MAZUCATO, Juliana Bertassi; CARPENTIERI-FERRAREZI, Fernando; ALMODOVA, Emiliano de Carvalho  and  LIMA, Luiza Cavalero de. Esophageal Intramural Pseudodiverticulosis. Rev. colomb. Gastroenterol. [online]. 2022, vol.37, n.1, pp.78-81.  Epub May 24, 2022. ISSN 0120-9957.  https://doi.org/10.22516/25007440.708.

A report of two cases of esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis, a very unusual disease, with other 240 cases reported in the entire world literature since 1960. Its etiology and pathogenesis are still not fully understood. However, it is believed that hypertrophy of the submucosal glands, with chronic inflammation, fibrosis, and consequent esophageal stenosis, causes dysphagia, which is the primary manifestation of esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis. The main diagnostic methods include the radiological examination of the esophagus with barium contrast (esophagogram) and esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Both reported cases were treated with endoscopic dilation, exemplifying the safety and efficacy of this therapeutic option for treating dysphagia in these individuals.

Keywords : Esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis; endoscopic dilation; dysphagia.

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