title: Benign tumors and cysts of the esophagus.
abstract: A large variety of benign tumors has been reported in the esophagus, but the leiomyoma is the most common. The importance of accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment has been emphasized.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004934:Esophageal Cyst / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009379:Neoplasms, Muscle Tissue / Q000473:pathology; D011127:Polyps / Q000473:pathology