Pharyngoesophageal (Killian-Jamieson) Diverticulum Mimicking Thyroid Nodule on Ultrasonography: A Case Report.
10.3348/jkrs.2006.55.5.447
- Author:
Ki Hong KIM
1
;
Eun Ju SON
;
Eun kyung KIM
;
Jin Young KWAK
;
Ki Keun OH
Author Information
1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology The Research Institute of Radiological Science Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea. ejsonrd@yumc.yonsei.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Esophagus, diverticula;
Ultrasound (US);
Thyroid
- MeSH:
Biopsy, Needle;
Diverticulum*;
Mucous Membrane;
Needles;
Pharynx;
Thyroid Gland*;
Thyroid Nodule*;
Ultrasonography*
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
2006;55(5):447-449
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Pharyngoesophageal or Killian-Jamieson diverticulum is due to herniation of the mucosa and submucosa of the pharynx through a potentially weak area of the pharyngeal wall. It originates on the anterolateral wall just below the cricopharyngeous. It can be detected incidentally during thyroid ultrasonography (US). We present here a case report of pharyngoesophageal (Killian-Jamieson) diverticulum mimicking a thyroid nodule on US. We discuss the image findings that might be useful for the differential diagnose and to prevent invasive procedures such as needle aspiration biopsy.
