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Lateral pharyngeal diverticulum

耳鼻喉科

Common symptoms

吞咽困难、口臭、囊性肿块

The pathology of disease

Lateral pharyngeal diverticulum is mucosal outpouching through thyrohyoid membrane; neck swelling; worse with Valsalva; voice change; dysphagia.

Symptoms

Neck swelling; worse with Valsalva/phonation; voice change; dysphagia; air-filled pouch

Causes

Mucosal herniation through thyrohyoid membrane; increased intrapharyngeal pressure.

Treatment

Surgical excision; cricopharyngeal myotomy; avoid Valsalva

Dept

ENT.

Warm reminder: Health education reference only; seek care at regular hospital.