Endoscopic Resection of Esophageal Lymphangioma Incidentally Discovered: A Case Report
1998
Endoscopic Resection of Esophageal Lymphangioma: A Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): M. SCARPIS, M. DE MONTI, M.G. PEZZOTTA, D. SONNINO, D. MOSCA, M. MILANI
Primary Institution: Menaggio Community Hospital, Italy
Conclusion
The endoscopic removal of an esophageal lymphangioma was successful, with no recurrence observed after six months.
Supporting Evidence
- The lymphangioma was discovered incidentally during an endoscopic investigation.
- The lesion was successfully removed without complications.
- Follow-up showed no recurrence of the lesion after six months.
Takeaway
Doctors found a rare growth in a man's esophagus during a check-up, removed it using a special tool, and he got better without any problems afterward.
Methodology
The lymphangioma was removed endoscopically during an esophagogastroscopy.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
64-year-old white male.
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