Esophageal leiomyomatosis

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Diagnosis possible

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ct

Circumferential wall thickening of the middle portion of the esophagus.

No exophytic soft tissue masses.

mri

Circumferential wall thickening of the middle portion of the esophagus. 

No exophytic soft tissue masses.

Case Discussion

Esophageal leiomyomatosis is a rare benign condition, which usually presents in childhood.

It is characterized by abnormal circumferential wall thickening of an esophageal segment usually distally mimicking achalasia on barium studies.

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