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    J Med Case Reports. 2008 Oct 28;2:337.

    Giant fibrovascular polyp of the oesophagus: a case report and review of the literature.

    Chourmouzi D, Drevelegas A.

    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Interbalcan Medical Center, Panorama, Thessaloniki, Greece. dchourm@hol.gr

    INTRODUCTION: We present a case of fibrovascular polyp, a rare submucosal tumour of the oesophagus that has been reported only sporadically in the literature. The biapproach for surgical removal of fibrovascular polyp has only been mentioned once in the literature. CASE PRESENTATION: A 65-year-old Greek man presented with a 9-month history of gradually progressive intermittent dysphagia. Radiologic work-up with oesophagogram and computed tomography revealed a large, sausage-shaped intraluminal polyp extending from the level of the cervical oesophagus to the level of the upper body of the stomach. The diagnosis of giant fibrovascular polyp was made radiographically and confirmed by endoscopic biopsy. The polyp was removed using a biapproach surgical technique: pharyngotomy and subsequent gastrostomy. CONCLUSION: Fibrovascular polyp is a rare submucosal tumour. Proper treatment depends on accurate assessment of the origin, size, and vascularity of the pedicle and the size of the tumour. Choice of the appropriate surgical approach depends on the correct diagnosis, which can usually be indicated radiographically by the presence of a smooth, sausage-shaped defect with a discrete bulbous tip.

    PMID: 18957112 [PubMed]

    PMCID: PMC2585102

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