Ultrasonographic findings of pharyngoesophageal diverticulum: two case reports and review of literature

We report two patients with cervical esophageal diverticulum diagnosed by ultrasonography. It has been reported in the literature that pharyngoesophageal diverticulum resembles a thyroid or parathyroid nodule on ultrasonogram. We summarize the ultrasonic findings of pharyngoesophageal diverticulum to avoid unnecessary fine-needle aspirate biopsy or surgical treatment.
Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasonics - Category: Radiology Source Type: research