Leiomyoma of the esophagus.
Esophageal leiomyoma, while rare, is the most common benign tumor of the esophagus. Nine cases from a large teaching hospital are reviewed with long-term follow-up. Steps in the diagnosis and management of this lesion are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004724:Endoscopy; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography