Benign and malignant esophageal tumors other than squamous and adenocarcinoma

Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 1994 Oct;4(4):791-801.

Abstract

The spectrum of esophageal tumors is diverse, although most tumors are squamous and adenocarcinoma. In this article the benign esophageal tumors are discussed as well as the uncommon malignant tumors, including the metastatic ones. Endoscopic pictures of most of these tumors are presented.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Adenoma / diagnosis
  • Breast Neoplasms / secondary
  • Carcinoma, Small Cell / diagnosis
  • Esophageal Cyst* / diagnosis
  • Esophageal Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Esophageal Neoplasms* / classification
  • Esophageal Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Esophagoscopy
  • Hemangioma / diagnosis
  • Hematoma / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / diagnosis
  • Leiomyosarcoma / diagnosis
  • Lipoma / diagnosis
  • Lung Neoplasms / secondary
  • Lymphoma / diagnosis
  • Melanoma / diagnosis
  • Melanoma / secondary
  • Papilloma / diagnosis
  • Polyps / diagnosis
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / complications
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / diagnosis