Leiomyoma is the most frequent benign tumor of the esophagus, whereas diffuse esophageal leiomyomatosis is a rare pathologic entity. To date, only 60 cases of esophageal leiomyomatosis have been described. This is a report of a case of diffuse esophageal leiomyomatosis without involvement of other organs. Reported cases are analyzed with a particular focus on problems associated with correct diagnosis.
Calabrese C., Fabbri A., Fusaroli P., Di Gaetano P., Miglioli M., Di Febo G. (2002). Diffuse esophageal leiomyomatosis: Case report and review. GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY, 55(4), 590-593 [10.1067/mge.2002.122581].
Diffuse esophageal leiomyomatosis: Case report and review
Calabrese C.
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Writing – Original Draft Preparation
;Fusaroli P.;Di Gaetano P.;Di Febo G.
2002
Abstract
Leiomyoma is the most frequent benign tumor of the esophagus, whereas diffuse esophageal leiomyomatosis is a rare pathologic entity. To date, only 60 cases of esophageal leiomyomatosis have been described. This is a report of a case of diffuse esophageal leiomyomatosis without involvement of other organs. Reported cases are analyzed with a particular focus on problems associated with correct diagnosis.File in questo prodotto:
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