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Esophageal inflammatory fibroid polyp. Endoscopic and radiologic features
O Bosch1, C González Campos, A Jurado
1Department of Gastroenterology, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain.
Digestive Diseases and Sciences
|December 1, 1994
Summary
A rare esophageal inflammatory fibroid polyp caused digestive bleeding in a 60-year-old male. Surgical excision confirmed the diagnosis of this exceptionally rare submucosal lesion.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pathology
Background:
- Digestive bleeding and melena can stem from various gastrointestinal pathologies.
- Submucosal lesions in the esophagus are uncommon and require thorough investigation.
Observation:
- A 60-year-old male presented with recurrent melena and a recent episode of digestive bleeding.
- Endoscopic and imaging studies revealed a large, polypoid, submucosal lesion in the esophagus.
- Initial biopsies were non-diagnostic, necessitating further evaluation.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination after surgical excision confirmed the lesion as an inflammatory fibroid polyp.
- Inflammatory fibroid polyps are rare, with exceptional occurrences reported in the esophagus.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare esophageal tumors in the differential diagnosis of unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Surgical management is effective for symptomatic submucosal esophageal lesions.
- Further research into the etiology and optimal management of esophageal inflammatory fibroid polyps is warranted.