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Giant esophageal squamous papilloma: a case report
Sayed Abbas Tabatabaei1, Noshin Afshar Moghadam, Mojtaba Ahmadinejad
1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Al-Zahra Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Journal of Digestive Diseases
|August 8, 2009
Summary
A rare esophageal papilloma caused hypopharyngeal symptoms like cough and choking in a 56-year-old man. Surgical resection confirmed the non-malignant nature of the hypopharyngeal mass.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Otolaryngology
- Pathology
Background:
- Esophageal papilloma is an uncommon condition.
- Hypopharyngeal symptoms can be indicative of various underlying pathologies.
- Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing esophageal and hypopharyngeal disorders.
Observation:
- A 56-year-old male presented with persistent cough and choking.
- Initial laryngoscopy did not reveal the cause of the symptoms.
- Fiberoptic endoscopy identified a mass in the hypopharyngeal region.
Findings:
- The hypopharyngeal mass was surgically resected.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the mass as a non-malignant esophageal papilloma.
- The patient's symptoms were attributed to the presence of the papilloma.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of thorough endoscopic evaluation for unexplained hypopharyngeal symptoms.
- Esophageal papilloma, though rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis.
- Timely surgical intervention can effectively resolve symptoms caused by benign hypopharyngeal masses.
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