Ectopic gastric mucosa in the upper esophagus: detection and radiographic findings.

Publication/Presentation Date

6-1-1994

Abstract

PURPOSE: To detect and characterize the appearance of islands of ectopic gastric mucosa in the upper esophagus at routine examination of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Well-distended upper esophagus was documented with spot radiographs obtained with routine double-contrast examination performed after administration of high-density barium in nine patients. Detected lesions were confirmed by means of endoscopy and biopsy.

RESULTS: Twelve lesions were detected. Radiographic findings were characterized by either a discrete, shallow depression surrounded by a subtle, rimlike elevation on double-contrast images or by a pair of small indentations on the same wall on full-column, single-contrast images at the level of the thoracic inlet. Endoscopic examination revealed well-circumscribed areas of reddish mucosa located 15-26 cm from the incisors.

CONCLUSION: Ectopic gastric mucosa in the upper esophagus is easily demonstrated at routine examination of the upper GI tract. Diagnosis can be based on location and characteristic radiographic appearance.

Volume

191

Issue

3

First Page

751

Last Page

753

ISSN

0033-8419

Disciplines

Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology

PubMedID

8184057

Department(s)

Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging

Document Type

Article

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