LIPOMA OF THE ESOPHAGUS: REPORT OF A CASE
Abstract
We present a case of esophageal lipoma. A 55-year-old man had dysphagia and odynophagia for 2 years. Upper gastrointestinal system endoscopy showed a mass in the wall of the esophagus, occupying the lumen, causing obstruction. Computed tomography and abdominal ultrasound was performed because of endoscopic suspicion of submucosal tumor, the mass was confirmed to be a lipoma in the wall of esophagus. It was removed surgically by a thoracic approach. His symptoms healed after the operation.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Engineering
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
December 15, 2004
Submission Date
September 15, 2004
Acceptance Date
November 15, 2004
Published in Issue
Year 2004 Number: 007