A Rare Case of Dysphagia Secondary to a Large Oesophageal Lipoma
- Author:
Kai Shing Koh
;
Vui Heng Chong
;
Samuel Kai San Yapp
;
Chee Fui Chong
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Aspiration pneumonia, lipoma, oesophageal tumour, stridor
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2012;67(5):522-523
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Dysphagia is considered a warning symptom that requires
exclusion of significant pathology such as oesophageal
cancer, especially in elderly patients. Benign neoplasms of
the oesophagus are rare. We report the case of a 69-year-old lady who presented with a five years history of infrequent intermittent dysphagia that had rapidly progressed over one month. This was associated with globus sensation, weight loss, intermittent episodes of stridor and aspiration pneumonia. Investigations revealed a large oesophageal lipoma in the proximal oesophagus extending down to the lower oesophagus. This was successfully resected via a left cervical approach. She remained well two years after the surgery.
