Esophageal Diverticula - Heterotopic Gastric Mucosa

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Case description

Besides the esophageal diverticulum, the patient has an island of heterotopic gastric mucosa in the upper third. Salmon-colored patch of mucosa found in the proximal esophagus, just below the upper esophageal sphincter. This represents an island of heterotopic gastric mucosa. Heterotopic gastric mucosa may occur throughout the gastrointestinal tract, including the upper esophagus. The capability of this ectopic mucosa to secrete acid has been suggested in different reports.

tags: endoscopy esophagus Zenker diverticulum heterotophy

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