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Esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis associated with a web in a 12-year-old boy
K Lingaraj1, K Prabhakaran, S H Quak
1Department of Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore.
Insights
Esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis (EIPD), a rare benign esophageal disorder, involves dilated submucosal glands. This report details a successful dilation therapy for a pediatric case associated with a cervical esophageal web.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Medicine
- Esophageal Disorders
Background:
- Esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis (EIPD) is a rare benign condition.
- The etiology and pathogenesis of EIPD remain largely unknown.
- Pediatric cases of EIPD are exceptionally rare, with fewer than 10 reported previously.
Observation:
- This study presents a case of EIPD in a 12-year-old boy.
- The pediatric patient also had a co-occurring cervical esophageal web.
- The condition was diagnosed and managed based on clinical presentation and diagnostic imaging.
Findings:
- Esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis (EIPD) can occur in pediatric patients.
- EIPD may be associated with other esophageal anomalies, such as cervical esophageal webs.
- Dilation therapy proved to be a successful treatment modality for this pediatric case.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of EIPD in the pediatric population.
- It highlights the potential association between EIPD and cervical esophageal webs.
- Successful dilation therapy suggests a viable treatment option for similar pediatric cases, warranting further investigation.
Abstract:
Esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis (EIPD) is a rare benign disorder characterized by dilation of the submucosal glands. Its etiology and pathogenesis are largely unknown. So far, less than 10 pediatric cases of EIPD have been reported. The authors present the case of a 12-year-old boy with EIPD that was associated with a cervical esophageal web. He was treated successfully with dilation therapy.