ABSTRACT
Three cases of granular cell tumor of the esophagus are added to the 17 previously reported in the literature. These tumors, thought to be of neural origin, are difficult to diagnose preoperatively. The diagnosis should be considered in adult females presenting with an intramural mass of the proximal or distal third of the esophagus. Symptoms of dysphagia and substernal discomfort are likely to occur with lesions greater than one centimeter in diameter. Preoperative biopsy is not advised as a mistaken diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma can result.
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Esophageal Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Esophagus/diagnostic imaging , Neoplasms, Muscle Tissue/diagnostic imaging , Adult , Esophageal Neoplasms/pathology , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Neoplasms, Muscle Tissue/pathology , RadiographyABSTRACT
Testicular tumors in infants and children are rare and most of them are malignant. Embryonal carcinoma is the most common childhood neoplasm, while seminoma is predominantly found in adults. Hemangioma of the testis is an extremely rare tumor, only 2 cases having been reported in infants.
