Granular Cell Tumors of the Esophagus: A Report of Two Cases and Review of the Literature.

Autor: De S. Coutinho, Domingos S., Soga, Jun, Yoshikawa, Tokihiro, Miyashita, Kaoru, Tanaka, Otsuo, Sasaki, Koichi, Muto, Terukazu, Shimizu, Takeaki
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Zdroj: American Journal of Gastroenterology (Springer Nature); Oct1985, Vol. 80 Issue 10, p758-762, 5p, 5 Black and White Photographs, 1 Chart, 2 Graphs
Abstrakt: Two patients with granular cell tumors of the esophagus are presented. Both were men, 54 and 51 years old, respectively, and without tumor-related complaints. Diagnosis was made by esophagogram and endoscopic biopsy. The two patients were treated with a left thoracotomy and local excision of the tumors. A review of the world literature was carried out and data of general interest were collected. The symptoms and management of esophageal granular cell tumors, as well as histogenesis, are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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