An inflammatory fibroid polyp of the esophagus concomitant with a superficial flat carcinoma

Abstract

We report a rare case of an inflammatory fibroid polyp (IFP) of the esophagus associated with an extensive early mucosal carcinoma. At esophagoscopy, a polypoid lesion 2 cm in length, and a non-stained area detected by the Lugol iodine spray staining method were found in the mid-thoracic portion, and esophagectomy was performed. Endoscopic polypectomy is thought to be useful for the diagnosis of IFP, but it should be kept in mind that IFP may be concomitant with carcinoma. Indeed, in our patient, early esophageal carcinoma was discovered because of the symptoms of dysphagia induced by the IFP.