Endoscopic resection of benign esophageal schwannoma: Three case reports and review of literature |
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| Authors: | Bin Li Xue Wang Wen-Lu Zou Shu-Xia Yu Yong Chen Hong-Wei Xu |
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| Institution: | Bin Li, Shu-Xia Yu, Yong Chen, Hong-Wei Xu, Department of Gastroenterology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250012, Shangdong Province, ChinaXue Wang, Department of Gastroenterology,Dezhou People’s Hospital, Dezhou 253014, Shangdong Province, ChinaWen-Lu Zou, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shangdong Province, China |
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| Abstract: | BACKGROUNDEsophageal schwannomas are uncommon esophageal submucosal benign tumors and are usually treated with surgery. CASE SUMMARYHere, we report three cases of middle/lower thoracic esophageal schwannoma treated successfully with endoscopic resection. These lesions were misdiagnosed as leiomyoma on preoperative imaging. During the endoscopic resection of such tumors, there is a risk of esophageal perforation due to their deep location. If possible, submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection should be used. CONCLUSIONFor larger schwannomas, endoscopy combined with thoracoscopy can be considered for en bloc resection. We performed a mini literature review in order to present the current status of diagnosis and treatment for esophageal schwannoma. |
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| Keywords: | Esophageal schwannoma Endoscopic submucosal dissection Endoscopic submucosal excavation Submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection Case report |
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