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Gastrointestinal Disorders /
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Tumors of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Anal Cancer
Benign Esophageal Tumors
Colorectal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs)
Lynch Syndrome
MUTYH Polyposis Syndrome
Pancreatic Cancer
Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome
Polyps of the Colon and Rectum
Small-Bowel Tumors
Stomach Cancer
Overview of Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors
Gastrinoma
Glucagonoma
Insulinoma
Vipoma

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Benign Esophageal Tumors

By

Minhhuyen Nguyen

, MD,

  • Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple University

Last full review/revision Jun 2019| Content last modified Jun 2019
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There are many types of benign esophageal tumors, and many cause swallowing symptoms (see Dysphagia) and rarely ulceration or bleeding. Leiomyoma, the most common, may be multiple but usually has an excellent prognosis. Esophageal papillomas and granular cell tumors, although rare, may become malignant and their complete endoscopic removal is recommended.

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