A Case of Killian-Jamieson Diverticulum Simulating Thyroid Mass

Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 2006;22(1):33-35.
Published online May 30, 2006.

Hyung Ro Chu;Jong Sun Lee;Dong Hyuk Han;Jae Won Jin

갑상선 종물로 오인된 Killian-Jamieson 게실 1예

주형로;이종선;한동혁;진재원

Abstract

Killian-Jamieson and Zenker diverticula are both rare pharyngoesophageal diverticula. Both are outpouching of the mucosal and submucosal layers of the esophageal wall, which protrude through a mucosal gap at the level of the pharyngoesophageal esophagus. When these diverticula are large enough, they can be in proximity to the thyroid gland and may mimic a thyroid nodule. We report a case in which a diverticulum was filled with dietary residue and thus simulated a thyroid cyst on CT scan. And it was finally diagnosed as a Killian-Jamieson diverticulum by the surgery.

Key Words: Diverticulum, Thyroid nodule