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[Esophageal squamous papilloma - a case report]
Konrad Pielaciński1, Agata Pielacińska2, Monika Prochorec-Sobieszek3
1Department of General, Oncologic and Metabolic Surgery, Institute of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine, Warsaw, Poland.
Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski : Organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego
|November 20, 2021
Summary
Esophageal squamous cell papillomas (ESPs) are rare benign lesions. Endoscopic resection effectively removes these papillomas, with esophagogastroduodenoscopy suitable for surveillance.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Esophageal squamous cell papilloma (ESP) is a rare, typically asymptomatic benign lesion.
- Larger or multiple ESPs can cause symptoms like dysphagia and bleeding.
- The malignant potential of ESPs remains unknown, lacking established endoscopic surveillance guidelines.
Observation:
- A 65-year-old woman presented with epigastric pain and heartburn.
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy revealed multiple papillomatous structures in the esophagus.
- Initial biopsy confirmed squamous cell papilloma, with no HPV detected.
Findings:
- Endoscopic resection successfully removed all identified ESPs.
- Histopathology confirmed ESPs without HPV presence in resected specimens.
- A six-month follow-up esophagogastroduodenoscopy showed no recurrence.
Implications:
- Endoscopic resection is an effective treatment for esophageal squamous cell papillomas.
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy can serve as a surveillance tool for ESPs.
- Further research is needed to clarify the malignant potential of ESPs.
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