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01-12-2020 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging | GI Image

Giant Fibrovascular Polyp of the Esophagus

Authors: Kumble Seetharama Madhusudhan, Pradeep Kumar, Nihar Ranjan Dash

Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery | Issue 12/2020

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A 38-year-old male presented with history gradually progressive dysphagia of 2-year duration, intermittent initially which became persistent for the past 3 months. There was associated retrosternal burning sensation which was relieved on taking antacids. There was no history of vomiting, odynophagia, hematemesis, melena, or weight loss. Clinical examination was unremarkable. Lab investigations were normal. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy revealed a large pedunculated polypoidal lesion with a whitish hue arising from the cervical esophagus, and reaching up to gastroesophageal junction. Biopsy of the lesion was inconclusive. …

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Title: Giant Fibrovascular Polyp of the Esophagus
Authors: Kumble Seetharama Madhusudhan
Pradeep Kumar
Nihar Ranjan Dash
Publication date: 01-12-2020
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Esophagography
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Computed Tomography
Computed Tomography
Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery / Issue 12/2020
Print ISSN: 1091-255X
Electronic ISSN: 1873-4626
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-020-04606-6

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