Giant fibrovascular polyp of the esophagus: a case report and diagnostic-therapeutic issues

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2019 Mar;111(3):251-252. doi: 10.17235/reed.2018.5938/2018.

Abstract

Giant fibrovascular polyps are very ucommon benign lesions. Due its size, they can be lethal, so an early diagnosis is important. A case report and diagnostic - therapeutic issues are described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Barium Sulfate
  • Contrast Media
  • Esophageal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Esophageal Diseases / surgery
  • Gastric Fundus / diagnostic imaging
  • Gastroscopy
  • Heartburn
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Polyps / diagnostic imaging*
  • Polyps / surgery
  • Stomach Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Stomach Diseases / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Barium Sulfate