Inflammatory Fibroid Polyp of the Esophagus: A Report of a Rare Clinical Case

An inflammatory fibroid polyp (IFP) is a benign, non-metastasizing tumor that can arise throughout the gastrointestinal tract, with the esophagus being an extremely rare location. We present a case of a 43-year-old male patient referred to our department following the detection of an esophageal mass during the investigation of an episode of anemia-induced loss of consciousness. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy revealed a 3 cm distal esophageal mass protruding through the lower esophageal sphincter into the lesser curvature of the stomach. Resection of this mass was performed through an Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy, and pathological examination confirmed an IFP of the lower esophagus. The patient made an uneventful recovery and was discharged on the seventh postoperative day. This case highlights the importance of considering IFPs in the differential diagnosis of esophageal lesions and the need for individualized treatment based on patient characteristics and surgeon experience.