Esophageal schwannomas: A rarity beneath benign esophageal tumors a case report

Abstract

Highlights Esophageal Schwannoma is a rare tumor with only few cases reported in the literature. In general, Schwanommas are rarely found in the gastrointestinal tract. Esophagic schwanommas is the least common gastrointestinal form of presentation. The knowledge about a new case of esophagic schwanomma, impacts in obtaining more information about the clinical course and surgical treatment of this tumor.

Video-assisted thoracoscopic resection of a giant esophageal schwannoma: A case report

“…Surgical resection is often indicated due to symptoms from mass effect, pathological concern, or growth of the tumor [1] . Previous studies have described the open thoracotomy approach for resection of large schwannomas [2] . There are reports of VATS and robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) approaches for smaller tumors, often less than 2 cm in size [2] , [11] .…”

“…About 2% of esophageal tumors are benign [1] . Leiomyomas comprise of about 80% of these benign lesions, while schwannomas are very rare [2] . Establishing a pre-operative diagnosis is quite challenging and surgical excision is often indicated [3] , [4] .…”

Histopathological landscape of rare oesophageal neoplasms

“…Background: Schwannomas are tumours of the peripheral nervous system that frequently occur in the head and neck region, extremities and retroperitoneum. Oesophageal schwannomas (OSs) are extremely rare, with just a few dozen cases reported in the literature[ 20 - 22 ]. OSs are most commonly observed in the submucosal layer of the upper oesophagus of middle-aged women[ 22 ].…”

“…Clinical features and diagnostic approach: Dysphagia is, by far, the most common symptom in patients with OSs[ 21 ]. EGDS, EUS and CT scans are useful for correct clinical assessment (Figure 2B )[ 20 , 21 ]. Some OSs have been reported in association with neurofibromatosis type 2[ 20 ].…”

“…EGDS, EUS and CT scans are useful for correct clinical assessment (Figure 2B )[ 20 , 21 ]. Some OSs have been reported in association with neurofibromatosis type 2[ 20 ].…”