Congenital esophageal diverticulum
ICD-10 Code
Q39.6
Congenital esophageal diverticulum
Definition
Congenital esophageal diverticulum is a rare, non-syndromic malformation of the esophagus, present at birth, and characterized by a false diverticulum, most often located in the upper, posterior esophagus. Many patients are asymptomatic, but respiratory distress, food regurgitation, dysphagia, chest pain, aspiration pneumonia and discomfort are typical presenting manifestations.
Also known as congenital esophageal pouch — per MONDO