Intramural esophageal hamartoma. An unusual cause of progressive stricture in a child
Smith, C.W.; Murray, G.F.; Wilcox, B.R.
Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 72(2): 315-318
1976
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-5223 PMID: 134182 Document Number: 4271
The unusual occurrence of an intramural hamartoma mimicking a peptic esophageal stricture in a child is presented. Early operative intervention is indicated to diagnose the condition and to avoid certain morbidity or death. The remarkable embryologic feature of this report is the presence of annular cartilage at the site of the esophageal stricture. Conservative resection of the involved esophagus and primary anastomosis is the treatment of choice.
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