Features of esophageal leiomyoma

Esophageal leiomyoma features include pathological properties, X-ray examination, treatment methods, etc.

1, pathological properties

esophageal leiomyoma is benign lesions, slow growth, but there is a tendency to malignant, and long-term growth can oppress surrounding organs.

2, X-ray examination

esophageal leiomyoma through X-ray examination can be observed mediastinal or lung soft tissue shadow, some patients can see calcifications.

3, treatment Although

esophageal leiomyoma has a tendency to malignant, but the malignant rate is low, for older, small tumor, no obvious symptoms can be followed up observation, and diameter of more than 2 cm, usually take surgery.