Abstract
Killian–Jamieson diverticulum (KJD) is a pharyngoesophageal diverticulum that can be observed during a neck ultrasound examination. Because of its position, it is frequently misinterpreted as a thyroid nodule. We present a case of an incidental finding of KJD, where changes in shape during dynamic scanning led to the correct diagnosis, preventing from invasive procedures such as fine needle aspiration.
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Il diverticolo di Killian–Jamieson (KJD) è un diverticolo faringoesofageo che può essere individuato durante una valutazione ultrasonografica del collo. A causa della sua posizione, è frequentemente interpretato come un nodulo tiroideo. Presentiamo un caso di un riscontro occasionale di KJD, in cui le variazioni della forma durante le scansioni dinamiche hanno condotto ad una corretta diagnosi, evitando procedure invasive quali il prelievo con agoaspirato.
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Bonacchi, G., Seghieri, M. & Becciolini, M. Killian–Jamieson diverticulum: real-time sonographic findings. J Ultrasound 19, 295–298 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40477-016-0208-3
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