Esophageal lymphangioma: Endoscopic ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging appearance

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 wal...

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Published in:Radiology case reports 2024-11, Vol.19 (11), p.4841-4844
Main Authors: Nanjo, Katsuya, Tsurumaru, Daisuke, Hirakawa, Masakazu, Nishimuta, Yusuke, Mimori, Koshi, Ishigami, Kousei
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Endoscopic submucosal dissection
Esophagus
Lymphangioma
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1930-0433
1930-0433
DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2024.07.144