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Start free with EleplanCongenital esophageal diverticulum
ORPHA:91358Morphological anomaly
Also called Congenital esophageal pouch
What it is
A rare, non-syndromic, congenital esophageal malformation characterized by a false diverticulum, most often located in the upper, posterior esophagus (pharyngo-esophageal) but may occur anywhere along the esophagus (mid-thoracic or epiphrenic). Many patients are asymptomatic, but bad breath, chronic cough, respiratory distress, food regurgitation, dysphagia, chest pain or discomfort, and aspiration pneumonia are typical presenting manifestations.
Key facts
- Classified as
- Morphological anomaly
ICD-10 codes
Cross-references
Orphadata Science: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Data version 2026-06-23. Available under CC BY 4.0. This is a reference, not medical advice.
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