Leiomyoma at gastroesophageal junction causing uncontrolled hypertension and arrhythmia

Case report: successful resection of a leiomyoma causing pseudoachalasia at the esophagogastric junction by tunnel endoscopy

BACKGROUND Pseudoachalasia is a rare disorder whose presentation strongly resembles idiopathic achalasia. CASE PRESENTATION Here, we present a case of a 42-year-old female patient with esophageal leiomyoma who was initially diagnosed with achalasia. On endoscopical investigation, however, it became apparent that she had pseudoachalasia as consequence of a leiomyoma at the esophagogastric junc...

Giant leiomyoma of the gastroesophageal junction: technique and results of endoscopic full-thickness resection

Four consecutive patients with a giant leiomyoma originating from the posterior aspect of the gastroesophageal junction were treated with full-thickness endoscopic retroflex dissection. A complete removal of the lesion was obtained in all cases. No complications were observed except for some degree of air filtration causing symptomatic pneumoperitoneum in one patient. Retroflex endoscopic full-...

Gastroesophageal reflux causing stridor.

We describe an infant with stridor associated with gastroesophageal reflux (GER). This is the first report in which there is clear documentation by pH probe of a temporal association between individual episodes of GER and stridor. We review the literature and speculate on the relationship between these two phenomena. GER should be considered in patients with stridor.

Gastroesophageal Junction Pathology: Diagnostic and Controversial Issues

Large primary leiomyoma causing progressive cervical deformity

Leiomyomas are benign smooth tumors that rarely affect the neck area. Complete surgical resection is the treatment of choice. Here, we describe a 13-year-old girl with a large leiomyoma of the neck, which increased in size after incomplete resection. The tumor caused progressive cervical kyphotic deformity, difficulty breathing and severe malnourishment. The tumor was resected successfully in a...