Endoscopic resection of a giant esophageal fibrovascular polyp

Endoscopic resection of a giant esophageal fibrovascular polyp.

A 66-year-old woman consulted because of dysphagia and occasional regurgitation of a lump of tissue during episodes of vomiting over the previous 9 months. A computed tomography (CT) scan showed a giant esophageal mass emerging in the upper esophagus. Evaluation by endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) showed that the masswas very hypoechoic, and it was suspected to be lipoma. An endoscopic procedure was...

Endoscopic resection of a giant gastric polyp.

Giant fibrovascular polyp of the oropharynx.

We describe a case of a giant fibrovascular polyp arising from the oropharynx and causing vague clinical symptoms. To our knowledge, this is the first description of an oropharyngeal fibrovascular polyp reported in the medical literature. The diagnosis was based on MR imaging findings, which showed the size and configuration of the polyp as well as the site of attachment. The patient underwent ...

Giant Fibrovascular Polyp of the Larynx

Introduction Fibrovascular polyps (FVPs) are rare benign tumors originating in the cervical esophagus, and, rarely, in the hypopharynx. A case of FVP from the larynx has not yet been described in the literature. Objectives To discuss a unique case of FVP originating in the larynx. Resumed Report A 58-year-old woman presented with a 6-month history of progressive dysphagia. Endoscopic exams iden...

Peroral Endoscopic Removal of a Regurgitated Giant Polisegmented Fibrovascular Polyp of the Esophagus

BACKGROUND Giant fibrovascular polyps (FVP) are relatively rare benign neoplasm of the upper esophagus and hypopharynx. Without previous history, their diagnosis might be difficult as the endoscopic findings are sometimes misinterpretedMaterials and methods: The present report describes a case, in which the patient regurgitated his giant polypoid mass into his mouth and captured it between his ...