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Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus: differentiation from esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and leiomyoma using dynamic contrast-enhanced CT findings
PurposeThis study aimed to summarize the computed tomography (CT) findings of PMME and differentiate it from esophageal SCC and leiomyoma using CT...
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Thoracoscopic enucleation of a large esophageal leiomyoma in the lower esophagus: challenges and solutions
Esophageal leiomyomas are rare tumors which have been conventionally managed using open surgery. Only few reports describe the enucleation of large...
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Robot-assisted thoracoscopic enucleation for a large esophageal leiomyoma: a case report
BackgroundVideo-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is being used to treat esophageal submucosal tumors (SMTs) all over the world. However, this...
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Esophageal leiomyoma and simultaneous overlying squamous cell carcinoma: a case report and review of the literature
BackgroundSquamous cell carcinoma is the most common epithelial tumor of the esophagus. Upper endoscopy with multiple minimally invasive biopsies...
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How to update esophageal masses imaging using literature review (MRI and CT features)
AbstractMRI offers new opportunities for detailed visualization of the different layers of the esophageal wall, as well as early detection and...
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Thoracoscopy-Assisted Esophagectomy for Esophageal Leiomyomatosis
IntroductionDiffuse esophageal leiomyomatosis is a rare esophageal tumor characterized by circumferential thickening of smooth muscle layers of the...
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Robotic-assisted surgery for esophageal submucosal tumors: a single-center case series
Esophageal submucosal tumors (SMTs) are rare heterogenous clinical entities. The surgical resection can be performed in different surgical...
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The Diagnostic Approach of Benign Esophageal Tumors: A Narrative Review
Purpose of ReviewBenign esophageal tumors (BETs) pose diagnostic challenges due to overlap** clinical and imaging features, necessitating...
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Japanese Classification of Esophageal Cancer, 12th Edition: Part II
This is the second half of English edition of Japanese Classification of Esophageal Cancer, 12th Edition that was published by the Japan Esophageal...
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Nomogram for predicting electrocoagulation syndrome after endoscopic submucosal dissection of esophageal tumors
BackgroundEndoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) was widely used for the removal of esophageal tumors, and post-endoscopic submucosal dissection...
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Esophageal bronchogenic cyst treated with submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection: two case reports
IntroductionAlthough esophageal bronchogenic cysts are benign diseases, they may be accompanied by serious complications and have the possibility of...
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Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma or high-grade dysplasia overlying leiomyoma, rare but not to be neglected
BackgroundEsophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) and leiomyoma are common tumors. The coexistence of these two tumors can be classified into two...
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Japanese Classification of Esophageal Cancer, 12th Edition: Part I
This is the first half of English edition of Japanese Classification of Esophageal Cancer, 12th Edition that was published by the Japan Esophageal...
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Severe dysphagia due to an esophageal duplication cyst in sixth decade, unusual presentation of a rare pathology
BackgroundEsophageal duplication cysts are rare congenital tumors usually diagnosed and treated during childhood. Most of them are located in the...
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Robotic Enucleation of a Large Gastroesophageal Junction Leiomyoma
In this multimedia article, we demonstrate transabdominal robotic enucleation of a large, multilobulated leiomyoma at the gastroesophageal junction...
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Thoracoscopic surgery combined with endoscopic creation of a submucosal tunnel for a large complicated esophageal leiomyoma
BackgroundThe standard surgical method for symptomatic submucosal tumors (SMTs) or tumors with unclear biological behavior is enucleation. Minimally...
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Efficacy and safety of esophageal submucosal tumors treated with internal traction method-assisted submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection: a single-center, single-blind, randomized controlled study
Background and objectivesSubmucosal tunnel endoscopic resection (STER) is an effective technique for treating esophageal submucosal tumors, but the...
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A case of esophageal neuromuscular choristoma
BackgroundNeuromuscular choristoma (NMC) is a rare peripheral nerve lesion that is composed of ectopic mature muscle fibers and nerve fascicles,...
