Endoscopic Resection of a Giant Esophageal Lipoma Causing Sudden Choking
Most esophageal lipomas are discovered incidentally and are small and asymptomatic. However, large (>4 cm) lipomas may cause various symptoms, including dysphagia, regurgitation, or epigastric discomfort. We present a 45-year-old woman with intermittent sudden choking and globus pharyngeus. Upper ga...
Main Authors: | Dong Ho Jo, Hyung Ku Chon, Sun Ho Woo, Tae Hyeon Kim |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Jin Publishing & Printing Co.
2016-10-01
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Series: | The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology |
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Online Access: | http://www.kjg.or.kr/journal/view.html?doi=10.4166/kjg.2016.68.4.210 |
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