Esophageal squamous papilloma
Esophageal squamous papilloma is an uncommon finding on esophagography (barium swallow). It is a benign lesion, but it is difficult to differentiate it from osophageal carcinoma on esophagography and the diagnosis is usually made with endoscopic biopsy.
Clinical presentation
Often asymptomatic, but may cause dysphagia 2.
Pathology
Benign hyperplastic epithelial lesion consisting of a fibrovascular core with multiple small projections.
Radiographic features
Barium oesophagram (barium swallow)
- small sessile polyp with a smooth or slightly lobulated contour 3
Differential diagnosis
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