Progressive esophageal leiomyomatosis with respiratory compromise

Leiomyomatosis is a rare neoplastic condition of the pediatric esophagus. Presenting symptoms usually overlap with more common esophageal disorders, namely, gastroesophageal reflux. A patient is presented in whom leiomyomatosis progressed to the point of causing cachexia and respiratory compromise.

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Published in:Pediatric radiology 2000-04, Vol.30 (4), p.247-250
Main Authors: GUEST, A. R, STROUSE, P. J, CHEE CHUNG HIEW, ARCA, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Biological and medical sciences
Bronchoscopy
Cachexia - etiology
Esophageal Neoplasms - complications
Esophageal Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Esophageal Neoplasms - surgery
Esophagectomy
Esophagoscopy
Female
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Humans
Leiomyomatosis - complications
Leiomyomatosis - diagnostic imaging
Leiomyomatosis - surgery
Medical sciences
Radiography, Thoracic
Respiratory Insufficiency - etiology
Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Tumors
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Summary:Leiomyomatosis is a rare neoplastic condition of the pediatric esophagus. Presenting symptoms usually overlap with more common esophageal disorders, namely, gastroesophageal reflux. A patient is presented in whom leiomyomatosis progressed to the point of causing cachexia and respiratory compromise.
ISSN:0301-0449
1432-1998
DOI:10.1007/s002470050731