2015
DOI: 10.5761/atcs.cr.14-00171
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A Case of Benign Esophageal Schwannoma Causing Life-threatening Tracheal Obstruction

Abstract: IntroductionSchwannoma of the esophagus is rare and most frequently located in the upper thoracic esophagus. 1) Dyspnea frequently occurs and reports about it are recently increasing. [2][3][4][5][6] However, esophageal obstruction has not been previously reported, nor has acute surgical intervention been needed. We describe a case of a major schwannoma of the esophagus, which required emergency esophagectomy, and review 5 publications about tracheal compression. Case ReportA 59-year-old woman presented with a… Show more

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“…While the most common symptom is dyspnea, dysphagia has been reported in some cases [2,4]. Esophageal obstruction from schwannomas has not been reported, and surgical resection is typically unnecessary [5]. However, surgical treatment should be considered for benign esophageal tumors that are large, symptomatic, or increasing in size [6].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…While the most common symptom is dyspnea, dysphagia has been reported in some cases [2,4]. Esophageal obstruction from schwannomas has not been reported, and surgical resection is typically unnecessary [5]. However, surgical treatment should be considered for benign esophageal tumors that are large, symptomatic, or increasing in size [6].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[ 9 ] Only 1 case reported the tracheal obstruction from a benign esophageal schwannoma till now. [ 10 ] Dysphagia is the most common symptom. The esophageal lumen is gradually narrow as the lesion increasing, but the food can pass through the lumen since the esophageal mucosa itself is not damaged, the process of swallowing is hindered by the lesion.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Hoarseness may occur when the tumor involves the recurrent laryngeal nerve. Mediastinal vagus nerve schwannomas can become life threatening because of cardiopulmonary complications or tracheal obstruction …”
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confidence: 99%
“…Mediastinal vagus nerve schwannomas can become life threatening because of cardiopulmonary complications or tracheal obstruction. 6,7 Schwannomas are benign and well encapsulated most of the time, but a few cases of malignant, very aggressive, locally invasive schwannomas, with a tendency to relapse and metastasize have been reported. Preoperative induction chemoradiotherapy may be beneficial when accompanied by surgery.…”
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confidence: 99%