Intramural pseudodiverticulosis of the esophagus. A case report and review of the literature

Oesophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis is a very rare cause of dysphasia. This work reports the observation of a 42 year-man who presented with dysphasia; Diagnosis was established by baryum meal. The patient underwent an oesophagectomy because of failure of endoscopic dilatation. Pathologic examination revealed characteristic lesions of esophageal pseudodiverticulosis, with fissures between the lumen and sero-mucosal glands located in the oesophageal wall and containing Candida spores. By means of a review of the relevant literature, etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of oesophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis are discussed.