Dysphagia caused by a fibrovascular polyp: a case report.

Abstract

A 73-year old man presented with dysphagia for liquid and solid food. Barium contrast study of the esophagus and esophagoscopy demonstrated a fibrovascular polyp. This, almost 10 cm benign esophageal tumor, was removed surgically by a cervical esophagotomy. A fibrovascular polyp is a rare benign tumor of the esophagus, which, however, may give serious complications as asphyxia resulting from laryngeal obstruction leading to sudden death.

• Authors: Marielle Mj Blacha, Cornelius Ej Sloots, Ivo P Van Munster, Theo Wobbes
• Journal: Cases journal (Cases J) Vol. 1 Issue 1 Pg. 334 (Nov 19 2008) ISSN: 1757-1626 [Electronic] England
• PMID: 19019249 (Publication Type: Journal Article)