The radiological approach to leiomyoma of the oesophagus with a long-term follow-up.
Long-term follow-up of leiomyomas in the oesophagus is discussed from the radiological point of view. It is the authors' impression that surgical intervention is not a matter of urgency in the treatment of these tumours as their tendency to undergo malignant change is very rare. Nine cases of leiomyoma of the oesophagus were followed for periods ranging from 1 to 15 years. None showed malignant degeneration.
D000328:Adult; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography