Esophageal Lipoma: A Rare Tumor

Authors

  • Jeremy Feldman
  • Manfred Tejerina
  • Michael Hallowell

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v6i7.1015

Keywords:

Esophageal Lipoma, Esophagus

Abstract

Esophageal lipomas are rare tumors, making up 0.4% of all digestive tract benign neoplasms.  Most of these lesions are clinically silent as a result of their small size, however, the majority of lesions over 4 cm have been reported to cause dysphagia, regurgitation and/or epigastralgia.  We report a case of a 53 year-old African American female who presented with dysphagia.  Computed tomography of the chest and esophagram confirmed esophageal lipoma as the cause of the patient's symptoms.  Accurately diagnosing an esophageal lipoma is crucial in order to rule out potential malignant lesions, relieve patient symptoms and plan the appropriate treatment.

Author Biographies

Jeremy Feldman

I am a radiology resident at Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital.

Michael Hallowell

Department of Radiology, Chairman

Published

2012-06-23

Issue

Section

Gastrointestinal Radiology