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A Rare Case of Dysphagia: A Case Report
Nazish Butt1, Ghulam Mohiuddin1, Muhammad Raza2
1Department of Gastroenterology, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
A rare pedunculated esophageal leiomyoma, a benign tumor, caused dysphagia in a patient. Successful hot polypectomy resolved symptoms, highlighting a rare presentation of a common esophageal tumor.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Esophageal leiomyomas (EL) are the most common benign esophageal tumors.
- Pedunculated polyp presentation of EL is exceedingly rare.
Observation:
- A 65-year-old female presented with significant dysphagia.
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy revealed a ~3 cm pedunculated polyp.
Findings:
- The polyp was successfully removed via hot polypectomy.
- Histopathology confirmed the lesion as a leiomyoma.
Implications:
- This case highlights a rare presentation of esophageal leiomyoma.
- Endoscopic polypectomy is an effective treatment for symptomatic pedunculated esophageal leiomyomas.
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