A Rare Case of Esophageal Leiomyoma

Abstract

The majority of esophageal submucosal tumor is benign, of which leiomyoma is the most common type,
accounting for about 90%.The development of endoscopic ultrasonography and thoracoscopic techniques has
1,2 opened the door for the diagnosis and treatment of esophageal leiomyoma widely.
Esophageal leiomyomas are the most common benign mesenchymal tumors of the esophagus. These tumors
3,4 originate in the smooth muscle cells. The etiology and pathogenesis are unclear.
They are rare lesions that constitute less than 1% of esophageal neoplasms. Approximately two-thirds of benign
esophageal tumors are leiomyomas; the others are usually cysts and polyps.
We came across one such rare case in a 10 year old child diagnosed as esophageal leiomyoma for which Ivor
Lewis Esophagectomy with gastric pullup was done.