The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 19, 198-205, Copyright © 1975 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Pseudosarcoma of the esophagus
RW Postlethwait, AS Wechsler and JD Shelburne
Polypoid lesions of the esophagus occur infrequently and may be benign or
malignant. One malignant polypoid tumor, pseudosarcoma, appears to be a
distinct pathological entity; the polypoid portion is composed of
sarcomatous spindle cells and the base of the polyp shows in situ or
invasive squamous cell carcinoma. A patient with this lesion is described
and the 16 previously reported patients are reviewed. The results indicate
that local resection is inadequate; radical esophagectomy is required for
cure.