ZENKER DIVERTICULUM Flashcards
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Definition (2)
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- False diverticulum (mucosa + submucosa)
- Outpouching of the posterior pharyngeal constrictor muscles
2
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Clinical Features (6)
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May present as dysphagia, halitosis, regurgitation of food particles, gurgling, mass in the neck, aspiration pneumonia
3
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In rare cases…
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May cause squamous cell carcinoma
4
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Diagnosis
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Barium study
5
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Treatment
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Surgical (no role for medical therapy)
