Multiple giant leiomyomas of the esophagus
Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, cilt.20, sa.3, ss.641-644, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 20 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2012
- Doi Numarası: 10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2012.126
- Dergi Adı: Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.641-644
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Enucleation, esophagus, leiomyoma, thoracotomy
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
We present this patient with multiple giant esophageal leiomyoma, which was accidently diagnosed by chest X-ray, due to its very rare and interesting nature. Four big masses, including one that was 10x4.5x2 cm, and many small encapsulated masses in the muscle layer of esophagus were enucleated and totally excised via a right thoracotomy. Leiomyomas can be asymptomatic, even though they are multiple and very big size. In such cases, enucleation via thoracotomy is an appropriate choice. Closure of the esophageal muscle layer is advised to prevent the postoperative complications.