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Intramural pseudodiverticulosis of the esophagus: a case report

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Esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis (EIPD) is a rare disorder in adults, and even more in infants and children. It is characterized by the dilatation of the submucosal esophageal glands. The exact etiology and pathophysiology of EIPD is, however, unknown. Dysphagia is the predominant presenting symptom in both children and adults. Conclusion: Here, we present a case of a boy with persistent dysphagia who had a thorough diagnostic workup and was eventually diagnosed with EIPD.

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Abbreviations

EIPD:

Esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis

GERD:

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

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  1. Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Emma Children’s Hospital/Academic Medical Centre, Meibergdreef 9, C2-312, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    Rachel J. van der Pol, Marc A. Benninga & Angelika Kindermann

  2. Department of Gastroenterology, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    Albert J. Bredenoord

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van der Pol, R.J., Benninga, M.A., Bredenoord, A.J. et al. Intramural pseudodiverticulosis of the esophagus: a case report. Eur J Pediatr 172, 1697–1699 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-013-2000-0

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