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DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1746521
Endoscopic resection of a giant fibrovascular polyp of the soft palate with extension into the esophagus.
Fibrovascular polyps are rare, usually pedunculated benign tumors. They are often asymptomatic, however when the esophageal lumen becomes obstructed, dysphagia, odynophagia, dyspnea, nausea, and retrosternal pain may occur.
We report on an 80-year-old female patient who presented with odynophagia persisting for 2 months and dyspnea secondary to exertion. Clinical and radiological examination revealed a polyp originating from the left soft palate and extending dorsocaudally into the esophagus, with a total length of 11.5 cm. Complete enoral endoscopic resection followed. Histology confirmed the diagnosis.
Endoscopic resection is an effective therapy for fibrovascular giant polyps. However, some locations may require an open approach, with increased morbidity and risk of complications.
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24. Mai 2022
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