Lateral pharyngeal diverticulum: a report of 3 cases |
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| Authors: | Porcaro-Salles José Maria Arantes Soares João Marcos Sousa Alexandre Andrade Meyer Gustavo Sá Santos Marco Homero |
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| Affiliation: | Instituto Alfa de Gastroenterologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Rua S?o Pedro da Uni?o, Brazil. jmporcaro@terra.com.br |
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| Abstract: | Pharyngocele, or lateral pharyngeal diverticulum (LPD), is rare, as only a few cases have been described. This condition is characterized by local bulging in the piriform recess or in a vallecula. The diagnosis, which is clinically difficult, is made by barium-swallow examination of the pharynx. Surgical repair is indicated when symptoms are present. We report 3 new cases of LPD, and we discuss the etiology and clinical features of this entity. We also present a short review of the literature. |
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