Chonnam Med J.  2019 Sep;55(3):168-169. 10.4068/cmj.2019.55.3.168.

Ectopic Sebaceous Gland in Esophagus Presenting as Subepithelial Tumor

• Yeom DH
• Ryu HS

• KMID: 2458571
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4068/cmj.2019.55.3.168

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Esophagus*
Sebaceous Glands*

Figure

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  FIG. 1 Endoscopic examination reveals a slightly yellow flat nodule mimicking subepithelial tumor located in the lower esophagus.

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  FIG. 2 Histopathological examination reveals mature lobulated sebaceous glands that overlie the esophageal squamous epithelium without hair follicles or malignancy. Inflammatory infiltration is present around the sebaceous glands located in the deep portion of lamina propria (H&E, ×40).

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