Idiopathic Submucosal Hematoma of Esophagus Complicated by Dissecting Aneurysm, Followed-Up Endoscopically During Conservative Treatment

Submucosal hematoma of the esophagus is encountered as a rare complication of endoscopic treatment for esophageal varices, but is seen more often with the increasing frequency of endoscopic applications. Idiopathic submucosal hematoma is a rarer event and in most cases sudden intense vomiting has been postulated as its cause. We report here the case of such a patient whose condition was complicated by a dissecting aneurysm. During conservative treatment, careful follow-up was required to differentiate the submucosal hematoma from an aorto-esophageal fistula.

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