title: Granular cell tumor of the esophagus.
abstract: Granular cell tumor (GCT) of the esophagus is a rarely-met-with neoplasm. It is almost invariably benign in character and is of still-disputed histogenesis. Small lesions are asymptomatic. Those over 1 cm in diameter may be accompanied by painful swallowing or retrosternal discomfort. Local resection is the treatment of choice for lesions that are accompanied by symptoms, or that are larger than 1 cm. A tumor incidentally encountered in an asymptomatic patient may be safely followed endoscopically. A successful endoscopic removal of such a lesion is described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology (Pathological Anatomy Unit), Hospital Casa Sollievo Della Sofferenza, Foggia, Italy.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Giacobbe
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Facciorusso
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Conoscitore
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Spirito
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Squillante
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bisceglia
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009379:Neoplasms, Muscle Tissue / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery