1. Esophageal lymphangioma: Endoscopic ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging appearance
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Katsuya Nanjo, MD, Daisuke Tsurumaru, MD, PhD, Masakazu Hirakawa, MD, PhD, Yusuke Nishimuta, MD, Koshi Mimori, MD, PhD, and Kousei Ishigami, MD, PhD
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Lymphangioma ,Esophagus ,Endoscopic submucosal dissection ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
A case of esophageal lymphangioma in a 75-year-old man who complained of worsening dysphagia is presented. Endoscopic ultrasound showed an echogenic pattern of honeycomb or grid-like multiple microcysts within the submucosa. The sagittal image of computed tomography showed a thickened esophageal wall and fluid retention in the proximal esophageal lumen. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a high signal intensity mass with a septate-like internal structure on T2-weighted imaging and short tau inversion recovery. The tumor was completely resected by endoscopic submucosal dissection. Esophageal lymphangioma is a rare submucosal tumor that can be precisely diagnosed by CT and/or MRI.
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- 2024
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