Common signs, uncommon condition: A case report of a 41-year-old woman with a large left-sided esophageal hiatus hernia and a benign esophageal leiomyoma
A case report reveals diagnostic challenges of benign esophageal tumors in a female with a hiatal hernia, highlighting risks of misdiagnosis.
Key Points
This article aims to raise awareness about benign esophageal tumors, particularly leiomyomas, which are often misdiagnosed due to non-specific symptoms.
Case report of a 41-year-old woman with a large left-sided esophageal hiatus hernia.
Diagnostic imaging via chest X-ray and CT scan to identify the tumor.
Surgical resection of the solid tumor found in the esophageal wall.
Histopathological examination to confirm the diagnosis of leiomyoma.
A large esophageal hiatal hernia was detected on imaging studies.
A solid tumor was discovered during surgery, covering half of the esophageal circumference.
Histopathological results confirmed the presence of a benign leiomyoma.