title: Plexiform leiomyoma of the esophagus: a complex radiographic, pathologic and endoscopic diagnosis.
abstract: Radiographic identification of an abnormal lesion in the esophagus routinely occurs during workup of patients with symptomatic dysphagia. Leiomyoma is the most common benign finding; however, plexiform leiomyoma, a distinctive but rare variant, follows an unusual pattern of growth which can be a challenging surgical resection. A review of indexed literature identified a single previous report. We contribute a second case of plexiform leiomyoma with a discussion of the clinical, radiographic, and pathologic characteristics, as well as the differential diagnosis for plexiform lesions.
authors: Department of Surgery, Division Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, 85259, USA.
authors: Dawn E
authors: DE
authors: Jaroszewski
authors: Dora
authors: D
authors: Lam-Himlin
authors: James
authors: J
authors: Gruden
authors: Thomas K
authors: TK
authors: Lidner
authors: Ainara Azueta
authors: AA
authors: Etxebarria
authors: Giovanni
authors: G
authors: De Petris
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004724:Endoscopy; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male