J Korean Radiol Soc.  1990 Feb;26(1):141-144. 10.3348/jkrs.1990.26.1.141.

A case of esophageal cavernous hemangioma

• Byun JY
• Sung KY
• Han ST
• Lee AH
• Bahk YW

• KMID: 2358988
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.1990.26.1.141

Abstract

Hemangiomas of the gastrointestinal tract are rare lesions, and hemangiomas of the esophagus are extremelyrare. Govoni, reviewing the literature until 1982, found only 57 cases of hemangiomas of the esophagus. We reporta case of esophageal cavernous hemangioma found in a 41-year-old Korean man who had occasional dysphagia and chestdiscomfort. The literature, etiology, clinical and radiologic findings, and therapeutic approach are reviewed anddiscussed.

MeSH Terms

Adult
Deglutition Disorders
Esophagus
Gastrointestinal Tract
Hemangioma
Hemangioma, Cavernous*
Humans