Zenker's diverticulum

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Zenker's diverticulum is an outpouching of the mucosa and submucosa at the junction of the pharynx and esophagus.

It is also known as cricopharyngeal diverticulum, pharyngoesophageal diverticulum and hypopharyngeal diverticulum.[1]

General

Clinical:[3]

  • Eldery.
  • Dysphagia.
  • +/-Aspiration of food.

Gross

Images

Microscopic

Features:

  • Squamous mucosa.

See also

References

  1. Nuño-Guzmán, CM.; García-Carrasco, D.; Haro, M.; Arróniz-Jáuregui, J.; Corona, JL.; Salcido, M.. "Zenker's Diverticulum: Diagnostic Approach and Surgical Management.". Case Rep Gastroenterol 8 (3): 346-52. doi:10.1159/000369130. PMID 25759630.
  2. Acar, T.; Savaş, R.; Kocaçelebi, K.; Ersöz, G. (Sep 2015). "Squamous cell carcinoma arising from a Zenker's diverticulum: contribution of FDG-PET/CT to the diagnosis.". Dis Esophagus. doi:10.1111/dote.12406. PMID 26415863.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Law, R.; Katzka, DA.; Baron, TH. (Nov 2014). "Zenker's Diverticulum.". Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 12 (11): 1773-82; quiz e111-2. doi:10.1016/j.cgh.2013.09.016. PMID 24055983.