Granular cell tumor of the esophagus
Giacobbe, A.; Facciorusso, D.; Conoscitore, P.; Spirito, F.; Squillante, M.M.; Bisceglia, M.
American journal of gastroenterology 83(12): 1398-1400
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9270 PMID: 2848411 Document Number: 324874
Granular cell tumor (GCT) of the esophagus is a rarely-met-with neoplasm. It is almost invariably benign in character and is of still-disputed histogenesis. Small lesions are asymptomatic. Those over 1 cm in diameter may be accompanied by painful swallowing or retrosternal discomfort. Local resection is the treatment of choice for lesions that are accompanied by symptoms, or that are larger than 1 cm. A tumor incidentally encountered in an asymptomatic patient may be safely followed endoscopically. A successful endoscopic removal of such a lesion is described.