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Ann Thorac Surg 1991;52:1334-1336
© 1991 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Vagal schwannoma involving esophagus

Reza Vaghei, MD*, Nathan I. Yost, MD

Thoracic-Vascular Surgery and Pulmonary Medical Sections, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Martinsburg, West Virginia USA

Accepted for publication June 7, 1991.

* Address reprint requests to Dr Vaghei, Thoracic Vascular Section, VA Medical Center, Martinsburg, VW 25401 USA.

A rare case of vagal schwannoma (neurilemoma) with involvement of the distal esophagus is presented. Chronic progressive dysphagia was the only complaint related to the schwannoma. Barium swallow showed narrowing of the distal esophagus. The tumor was embedded in the wall of the esophagus. After biopsy and diagnosis of benign schwannoma, it was dissected from the esophageal muscle and mucosa. Diagnosis of benign schwannoma should be made before excision of the lesion to avoid an unnecessary esophagectomy.






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