Presentation
Globus sensation.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Zenker diverticulum
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During swallowing an out-pouching of the posterior hypopharyngeal wall is clearly visualized at the level C5-C6, right above the upper esophageal sphincter. This is compatible with a Zenker's diverticulum.
The pouch is characterized by a narrow neck entrapping some barium after the swallowing.
Case Discussion
This is a classical esophageal swallow imaging of Zenker's diverticulum.
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