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Endoscopy 1980; 12(5): 245-249
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021753
CASE REPORT

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A Rare Tumor of the Esophagus: The Granular Cell Myoblastoma

Report of a Case and Review of the LiteraturePh. Gertsch, R. Mosimann
  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois - 1011 Lausanne - CHUV -, Service de chirurgie B (Professeur R. Mosimann)
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Publication Date:
17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

In 1931, Abrikossoff described a tumor, usually benign, which only rarely appears in the esophagus. In a 30-year-old man, we found an 8 mm tumor in the distal esophagus; it was removed surgically. We discoverd 30 similar cases in the literature. Characteristics and treatment are discussed.

Key words:

Esophagus tumor - Granular cell myoblastoma - Surgical cannulation

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