Laimer's Diverticulum
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Overview
A Laimer's Diverticulum is an outpouching of esophageal mucosa through a focal weakness in the posterior cervical esophageal wall inferior to the cricopharyngeus muscle.
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Pathophysiology
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Diagnosis
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Differential Diagnosis
Other diverticula of the pharyngeal and esophageal mucosa should be considered:
Management
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