title: Neurofibroma of the esophagus.
abstract: Benign esophageal tumors occur infrequently, with leiomyomas accounting for approximately 70% of cases. Benign neural tumors of the esophagus account for 200 cases reported in the literature and rarely require operative resection. The case of a 58-year-old woman with a 4-month history of progressive dysphagia and odynophagia is presented. A large intramural esophageal mass was resected through a right thoracotomy, and the esophagus was primarily repaired. Histologic examination revealed a neurofibroma.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Lahey Hitchcock Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts 01805, USA.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Williamson
mesh_terms: D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009455:Neurofibroma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery