Benign pedunculated tumors of the esophagus
Beeler, R.C.; Collins, J.N.; Hall, M.F.
American Journal of Roentgenology and Radium Therapy 60(4): 466-470
1948
ISSN/ISBN: 0092-5632 PMID: 18893257 Document Number: 11161
Pedunculated tumor of the esophagus is rare and may be encountered unexpectedly on routine examination since, in some cases, symptoms are mild or not elicited. Tumors of this type arise in the uppermost portion of the esophagus due to redundancy and elasticity of the esophageal mucous membrane in this region which is greater there than in any other part. Grossly these tumors are smooth, about one inch in diameter, variable in length and may have multiple projections distally. Microscopically most pedunculated tumors arising from the hypopharynx are fibrolipomas. A correct diagnosis is important because the tumors are amenable to surgical treatment in most cases.
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