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Granular Cell Tumor Of The Esophagus: An Unusual Cause Of Dysphagia And Management Dilemma


AB Ogunrombi
UU Onakpoya
BJ Olasode
OG Omoniyi-Esan

Abstract

We report an uncommon case of dysphagia caused by a granular cell tumor in a 38 year old black female. Previously documented granular cell tumors are reported as being small and treated endoscopically. This is probably the largest reported in literature and possibly the fi rst documented in the West African subregion. She required excision via thoracotomy and end to end anastomosis of the residual esophagus. Some management dilemmas are also discussed.We conclude that granular cell tumor of the esophagus should be considered in any patient presenting with dysphagia associated with a large esophageal mass.

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eISSN: 2523-0816
print ISSN: 1999-9674