Verruciform xanthoma of the esophagus: an uncommon entity in an unusual site.

Authors :: Licci, S.
Campo, S. M.
Ventura, P.
Source :: Endoscopy. Supplement 2010, Vol. 42, pE330-E330. 1p.
Publication Year :: 2010
Abstract: The article presents a case study of a 49-year-old man presented with epigastric discomfort and underwent into esophagogastroscopy. The patient was diagnosed with an exophytic lesion similar to squamous papilloma which was characterized as verruciform xanthoma in the esophagus. The article discusses the presence of human papilloma virus in the epithelial cells.