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Killian-Jamieson diverticulum: real-time sonographic findings.
- Source :
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Journal of ultrasound [J Ultrasound] 2016 Apr 21; Vol. 19 (4), pp. 295-298. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Apr 21 (Print Publication: 2016). - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Killian-Jamieson diverticulum (KJD) is a pharyngoesophageal diverticulum that can be observed during a neck ultrasound examination. Because of its position, it is frequently misinterpreted as a thyroid nodule. We present a case of an incidental finding of KJD, where changes in shape during dynamic scanning led to the correct diagnosis, preventing from invasive procedures such as fine needle aspiration.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have no conflict of interest. Informed consent All procedures followed were in accordance with the ethical standards of the responsible committee on human experimentation (institutional and national) and with the Helsinki Declaration of 1975, as revised in 2000. All patients provided written informed consent for enrolment in the study and for the inclusion in this article of information that could potentially lead to their identification. Human and animal studies The study was conducted in accordance with all institutional and national guidelines for the care and use of laboratory animals.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Deglutition
Diagnosis, Differential
Diverticulitis physiopathology
Diverticulum, Esophageal physiopathology
Esophagus physiopathology
Female
Humans
Thyroid Gland diagnostic imaging
Diverticulitis diagnostic imaging
Diverticulum, Esophageal diagnostic imaging
Esophagus diagnostic imaging
Ultrasonography methods
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1876-7931
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of ultrasound
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 27965721
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s40477-016-0208-3