Zenker diverticulum
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Zenker diverticulum
Gastrointestinal system
Congenital disorders
Disorders of the liver and biliary system
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Disorders of the oral cavity, salivary glands, and esophagus
Achalasia
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Diffuse esophageal spasm
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Mallory-Weiss syndrome
Plummer-Vinson syndrome
Zenker diverticulum
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Gastrointestinal system pathology review
Congenital gastrointestinal disorders: Pathology review
Cirrhosis: Pathology review
Gallbladder disorders: Pathology review
Jaundice: Pathology review
Esophageal disorders: Pathology review
Nasal, oral and pharyngeal diseases: Pathology review
Pancreatitis: Pathology review
Appendicitis: Pathology review
Diverticular disease: Pathology review
GERD, peptic ulcers, gastritis, and stomach cancer: Pathology review
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An 80-year-old man comes to the clinic due for a follow-up after hospitalization. He was hospitalized two weeks ago for pneumonia and was treated with ampicillin-sulbactam. Medical history is notable for type 2 diabetes mellitus and aortic stenosis. Further medical history reveals 2 prior hospitalizations in the past year for pneumonia. The patient reports difficulty swallowing and regurgitation of undigested food particles. A barium esophagram is performed and shown below:
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Which of the following areas is most likely responsible for this patient’s condition?
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Which of the following areas is most likely responsible for this patient’s condition?
External References
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Summary
Zenker diverticulum, also known as a pharyngeal diverticulum, is a condition where a small pouch or sac protrudes from the mucosa of the human pharynx. It is a false diverticulum because it does not involve all layers of the esophageal wall. Symptoms of Zenker diverticulum include dysphagia, obstruction, gurgling, coughing, bad breath, and possibly a neck mass. Sometimes, it becomes infected, leading to fever, throat pain, and a foul-smelling discharge. Complications of Zenker diverticulum can include malnutrition, pneumonia, and aspiration. Treatment options include surgery, endoscopic therapy to seal the opening of the diverticulum, or balloon dilation.