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Case of the Week 559 
What is the most likely diagnosis?
- 62 year-old female with history of reflux
Two images from barium esophagram
- Candidiasis
- Intramural Pseudodiverticula
- Esophageal Carcinoma
- Fibrovascular Polyp
- Feline Esophagus
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Answer:
2. Intramural Pseudodiverticula
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Intramural Pseudodiverticula
General Considerations
- Rare
- Multiple flask-shaped outpouchings in the esophageal wall
- Believed to be a reaction to chronic irritation, such as from
- Reflux
- Alcoholism
- Diabetes mellitus
- Candidiasis
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