Granular cell tumor of esophagus removed with endoscopic submucosal dissection

Turk J Gastroenterol. 2007 Sep;18(3):188-91.

Abstract

Granular cell tumors of the esophagus are rare neoplasms and their diagnosis is mainly based on histopathologic examination of endoscopic biopsies. With the development of endoscopy and iodine staining, there has been a marked increase in local treatment alternatives for early esophageal neoplasms. In this case report, we describe a granular cell tumor of the esophagus in an adult patient and briefly discuss the literature concerning clinicopathologic aspects and management of these uncommon tumors. In this patient, we describe the removal of the tumor by endoscopic submucosal dissection technique.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Deglutition Disorders / etiology
  • Dissection / methods*
  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / methods*
  • Endosonography
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Granular Cell Tumor / diagnosis
  • Granular Cell Tumor / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Hyaluronic Acid / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mucous Membrane / surgery*
  • Pain / etiology
  • Viscosupplements / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Viscosupplements
  • Hyaluronic Acid