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Esophageal pyogenic granuloma: endosonographic findings and endoscopic treatments

Hyeog Gyu Seoung1, Gwang Ha Kim, Geun Am Song

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.

Clinical Endoscopy
|February 21, 2013
PubMed

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Pyogenic granuloma, a vascular lesion, can occur in the esophagus. Characteristic endosonographic findings aided diagnosis, leading to successful endoscopic resection treatment in two patients.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Pathology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Pyogenic granuloma is a benign vascular proliferation typically affecting the skin and oral mucosa.
  • Esophageal pyogenic granuloma is rare, often diagnosed via endoscopy and biopsy.
  • Endoscopic resection is a recognized treatment for esophageal pyogenic granuloma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe characteristic endosonographic findings in esophageal pyogenic granuloma.
  • To report successful endoscopic resection of esophageal pyogenic granuloma based on these findings.

Main Methods:

  • Case series involving two patients with esophageal pyogenic granuloma.
  • Diagnostic procedures included upper endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS).
  • Treatment involved endoscopic resection.

Main Results:

  • Characteristic endosonographic features of esophageal pyogenic granuloma were identified.
  • Both patients underwent successful endoscopic resection.
  • No complications were reported post-procedure.

Conclusions:

  • Endoscopic ultrasound can reveal specific findings for esophageal pyogenic granuloma.
  • Endoscopic resection is a safe and effective treatment modality for this condition.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment can lead to favorable outcomes.
Keywords:
EndosonographyEsophagusPyogenic granuloma

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