Retama-Baldivia O, Rodríguez-Martínez JA, Roa-Melo DJ, Buendía-Cal S, Cortés-García BY, Chargoy-Loustanau TN

Language: Spanish
References: 7
Page: 82-86
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ABSTRACT

A case of pharyngocele is reported, which is a rare entity that involves dilation of the pharyngeal wall in areas of muscle weakness. This paper analyzes the clinical and radiological characteristics observed in a 26-year-old male patient, who was asymptomatic and had expectant management.

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