Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma or high-grade dysplasia overlying leiomyoma, rare but not to be neglected.

Changyuan GuoDan LiuYong LiuLei GuoLulu RongGuiqi WangNing LuLiyan Xue

Published in: Esophagus : official journal of the Japan Esophageal Society (2020)

We must keep in mind that ESCC or high-grade dysplasia can occur overlying leiomyoma. These cases are rare but should not be neglected, especially in high-risk areas for ESCC. These patients can receive appropriate treatment if overdiagnosis or underdiagnosis can be avoided.

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