pseudodiverticulum

pseudodiverticulum
An outpouching from the lumen into an area of central necrosis within a large smooth muscle tumor, along any part of the intestinal wall.

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pseu·do·di·ver·tic·u·lum (soodo-divər-tikґu-ləm) herniation of the esophageal or intestinal mucosa and submucosa through a tear in the muscular coat. Called also false diverticulum.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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