A case of leiomyoma of the oesophagus complicated by superior vena cava obstruction and associated eosinophilia

Postgrad Med J. 1980 Jun;56(656):431-4. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.56.656.431.

Abstract

Superior vena cava obstruction occurring as a complication of leiomyoma of the oesophagus has not been reported before. Such a case is recorded which was associated with striking eosinophilia, a feature previously noted in cases of uterine leiomyomas.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Constriction, Pathologic / etiology
  • Eosinophilia / etiology*
  • Eosinophilia / pathology
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / complications*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / complications*
  • Leiomyoma / pathology
  • Male
  • Vascular Diseases / etiology
  • Vena Cava, Superior*