Computed tomographic features of esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis

A patient with esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis (EIPD) was examined with computed tomography (CT). CT demonstrated marked thickening of the esophageal wall, diffuse irregularity of the esophageal lumen, and intramural gas collections--features typical of this entity. In the proper clinical...

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Published inRadiology Vol. 147; no. 1; p. 189
Main Authors Pearlberg, J L, Sandler, M A, Madrazo, B L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1983
Subjects
Diverticulum, Esophageal - diagnostic imaging
Esophagus - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:A patient with esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis (EIPD) was examined with computed tomography (CT). CT demonstrated marked thickening of the esophageal wall, diffuse irregularity of the esophageal lumen, and intramural gas collections--features typical of this entity. In the proper clinical setting, CT can confirm the diagnosis of EIPD, especially when other studies are equivocal. However, this case also demonstrates some of the limitations of CT in differentiating benign and malignant esophageal disorders.
ISSN:0033-8419
1527-1315
DOI:10.1148/radiology.147.1.6402805