Symptomatic granular cell tumor of the esophagus

A case of symptomatic granular cell tumor of the esophagus is described. Another 32 cases collected from the English literature are analyzed. The reported cases have occurred mostly in women of less than 50 years of age presenting with dysphagia. Excision of the lesion is curative.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of surgical oncology 1986-12, Vol.33 (4), p.246-249
Hauptverfasser:	Sarma, Deba P., Rodriguez Jr, Fred H., Deiparine, Erico M., Weilbaecher, Thomas G.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged benign tumor of the esophagus Biological and medical sciences Carcinoma - pathology Carcinoma - ultrastructure Esophageal Neoplasms - pathology Esophageal Neoplasms - ultrastructure Esophagoscopy Esophagus Follow-Up Studies Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen granular cell tumor granular cell tumor of the esophagus Humans Male Medical sciences rare esophageal tumor Tumors
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Zusammenfassung:	A case of symptomatic granular cell tumor of the esophagus is described. Another 32 cases collected from the English literature are analyzed. The reported cases have occurred mostly in women of less than 50 years of age presenting with dysphagia. Excision of the lesion is curative.
ISSN:	0022-4790 1096-9098
DOI:	10.1002/jso.2930330409