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Endoscopy 1986; 18(2): 61-63
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1018329
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Presentation of an Unrecognized Lymphoma as Esophageal Tumor

C.M. Weyand, J.J. Goronzy, H. Huchzermeyer
  • Department für Gastroenterologie (Leiter: Prof. Dr. F.W. Schmidt), Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, FRG
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

Malignant lymphomas rarely cause symptomatic esophageal involvement. We describe a patient presenting with the typical clinical and radiological features of an esophageal tumor. Endoscopic findings suggested a malignant tumor different from a carcinoma. Histology and cytology of biopsies revealed a highly malignant non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). Interestingly, further staging procedures revealed a well-differentiated stage IV NHL. Thus, the esophageal tumor must be interpreted as a de-differentiated manifestation of an unrecognized lymphoma of low malignancy.

Key words:

Malignant lymphoma - Esophagus