Giant leiomyoma of the esophagus: a case report and review of the literature

Turk J Gastroenterol. 2008 Sep;19(3):180-3.

Abstract

Although leiomyoma is the most common esophageal mesenchymal neoplasm, it is a rare condition. Resection of the tumor is recommended in symptomatic patients, and observation is recommended in asymptomatic patients with small lesions. We discuss herein a patient admitted to our outpatient clinic for dyspepsia in whom a giant annular esophageal leiomyoma was diagnosed. Resection through thoracoabdominal approach is recommended instead of adjuvant treatment in similar sized tumors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Endosonography
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Esophagoscopy
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / diagnosis
  • Leiomyoma / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed