Giant fibrovascular polyp of the esophagus

G Verswijvel; H Orlent; Y Franssens; L Deraemaeker; G Leyssens; F Valgaeren; P Theunissen

Giant fibrovascular polyp of the esophagus

J Belge Radiol. 1998 Apr;81(2):79-81.

Authors

G Verswijvel¹, H Orlent, Y Franssens, L Deraemaeker, G Leyssens, F Valgaeren, P Theunissen

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiology, AZ-St. Dimpna, Geel.

PMID: 9640872

Abstract

We report on a patient who presented a fibrovascular polyp of the esophagus, which is an uncommon submucosal tumor that can attain giant proportions. It is covered with squamous epithelium and consists of a mixture of myxoid-collagenous fibrous elements, vascular structures and adipose cells. Diagnosis is made via upper endoscopy, echoendosonography and barium studies. CT and MR imaging can be helpful for full evaluation of this rare lesion.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adipose Tissue / pathology
Barium Sulfate
Blood Vessels / pathology
Collagen
Contrast Media
Epithelium / pathology
Esophageal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
Esophageal Neoplasms / pathology
Esophagoscopy
Female
Fibrosis
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Middle Aged
Mucous Membrane / pathology
Polyps / diagnosis*
Polyps / pathology
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Ultrasonography, Interventional

Substances

Contrast Media
Barium Sulfate
Collagen