[Lymphangioma of the oesophagus].
Lymphangiomas are benign tumours that rarely occur in the oesophagus. Only 14 cases have been reported in the literature. This is a case of a 43-year-old woman with vague upper gastrointestinal discomfort. A sessile, 5-mm polyp was seen at gastroscopy. Lymphangioma was diagnosed by histology of the polypectomy specimen. Since no malign transformation has ever been reported, control after polypectomy was deemed unnecessary. Diagnostic and therapeutic considerations are briefly discussed.
Binderup
Martin Dedenroth
MD
Parenkymkirurgisk Afdeling, Sydvestjysk Sygehus Esbjerg, DK-6700 Esbjerg. martin.binderup@gmail.com
Jensen
Vagn Juhl
VJ
Busch
Solveig
S
D000328:Adult; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008202:Lymphangioma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D011127:Polyps / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery