Lymphangioma of the Esophagus
10.7704/kjhugr.2018.18.2.127
- Author:
Sae Bom SHIN
1
;
Jin Il KIM
;
Dae Young CHEUNG
;
Yu Na JANG
;
Joune Seup LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. jikim@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Esophagus;
Lymphangioma;
Subepithelial tumor
- MeSH:
Biopsy;
Endoscopy;
Endosonography;
Esophagus;
Foreign Bodies;
Humans;
Lymphangioma;
Lymphatic Vessels;
Middle Aged;
Mucous Membrane;
Proton Pumps;
Sensation
- From:The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research
2018;18(2):127-130
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Lymphangioma of the esophagus is a rare submucosal benign tumor. A 49-year-old man was referred because of a foreign body sensation in the esophagus. In endoscopy, a 10.0×1.0-cm longitudinal, translucent, whitish yellow mass covered with normal esophageal mucosa was found in the lower esophagus. Endoscopic ultrasonography revealed a heterogeneous, mainly hypoechoic, well-circumscribed lesion located in the third layer. Incisional biopsy was performed, and histologic findings showed multiple dilated lymphatic vessels, consistent with lymphangioma. After 3 months of proton pump inhibitor treatment, the symptom was relieved and the patient is currently asymptomatic and under surveillance.