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KMID : 0364019920250090943
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Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
1992 Volume.25 No. 9 p.943 ~ p.947
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Leiomyoma of the Esophagus -Report of two cases-
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임승현
이광선/김영삼/김훈/한영숙
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Abstract
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Intramural leiomyoma is the most common benign esophageal tumor, but it is rare compared with carcinoma. Although the most common symptom is dysphagia, this tumor may not cause symptoms before attaining large size.
Radiographic and endoscopic findings allow an accurate diagnosis to be made before operation in most patients. The treatment of choice is enucleation without mucosal encroachment.
Recently, we experienced two cases of esophageal leiomyoma on the mid portion of esophagus and enucleation of tumors were done by blunt dissection with caution. In one case, postoperative chylothorax was complicated, but cured with conservative
treatment.
The tissue diagnosis was confirmed with pathological finding.
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