Atypical Pharyngeal Pouch Arising Bilaterally between the Hyoid Bone and Thyroid Cartilage
Joint Authors
Oh, Lawrence
Chan, Lyndon
Veivers, David
Source
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-04-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Pharyngoesophageal diverticuli are a common cause of dysphagia; they are associated with various morbidities and a decreased quality of life.
There are several different types of the diverticuli, and they are divided based on the anatomical location of origin relative to the cricopharyngeal muscle; these include Zenker’s, Killian-Jamieson’s, and Laimer’s diverticula.
The authors present a unique case of pharyngoesophageal diverticulum that has not been previously described.
Case Presentation.
A 65-year-old male presented with a 12-month history of dysphagia and odynophagia for solids.
Barium swallow revealed bilateral moderately sized diverticuli that altered in size during the different phases of swallow.
CT scan of the neck with oral contrast further identified the anatomy of the diverticuli, arising between the hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage.
Discussion.
An external transcervical approach was utilised to successfully repair the diverticuli.
Subsequent cricopharyngeal spasm was treated with botulinum toxin, and the patient recovered with no ongoing symptoms.
The barium swallow study is a commonly utilised initial investigation as it is easy to perform and safe and has good diagnostic value.
Definitive management usually involves either endoscopic or open surgery.
This case depicts a unique case of a pharyngeal diverticulum arising between the hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Oh, Lawrence& Chan, Lyndon& Veivers, David. 2017. Atypical Pharyngeal Pouch Arising Bilaterally between the Hyoid Bone and Thyroid Cartilage. Case Reports in Otolaryngology،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148628
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Oh, Lawrence…[et al.]. Atypical Pharyngeal Pouch Arising Bilaterally between the Hyoid Bone and Thyroid Cartilage. Case Reports in Otolaryngology No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148628
American Medical Association (AMA)
Oh, Lawrence& Chan, Lyndon& Veivers, David. Atypical Pharyngeal Pouch Arising Bilaterally between the Hyoid Bone and Thyroid Cartilage. Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148628
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1148628