Esophageal polyp: case report

Gorman, J.B.; De Niord, R.N.

Virginia Medical Monthly 89: 311-312

1962


ISSN/ISBN: 0042-6644
PMID: 13900553
Document Number: 8885
The patient here presented was fortunate to have the "lump in the throat" present itself quite dramatically on mirror examination when first seen. One-third of the cases reported in the literature died as a result of esophageal polyp. Esophageal polyp is a curable lesion. A strong index of suspicion, x-ray and esophagoscopy are required to make a definitive diagnosis of esophageal polyp.

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Esophageal polyp: case report