The cause of esophageal intramucosal<unk>  is uncertain. It has been hypothesized that the pseudodiverticulae are not a primary phenomenon, but rather are secondary to a chronic irritant to the esophagus, or to accentuation in the movement of the esophagus (hypermotility). Both of these factors lead to obstruction or compression of the submucosal ducts of the esophagus, leading to the formation of the pseudodiverticulae. Autopsy specimens of individuals with esophageal intramucosal<unk>  have confirmed that the flask-like openings are indeed dilated submucosal glands. The condition is associated with alcohol use disorder, diabetes mellitus, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis
Esophageal web
Acute esophageal necrosis
Gastric antral vascular ectasia
Esophageal stricture
Nutcracker esophagus
Esophageal food bolus obstruction
Oesophagogastric junctional adenocarcinoma