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From the Department of Pathology Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Islamic Republic of Iran.
Abstract: (4175 Views)
In cases of congenital esophageal stenosis due to tracheobronchial
remnants, symptoms of partial esophageal obstruction appear at the time of
weaning or during early childhood. In the absence of esophagitis, esophagram
combined with cinefluoroscopy demonstrates fixed stenosis of distal
esophagus and appears to be diagnostic. Dilatation of rigid stenosis is
invariably unrewarding and surgical resection is mandatory. Pathologically,
the presence of cartilage or respiratory seromucinous glands in the
esophageal wall are pathognomonic features. Other congenital anomalies
may be encountered in some cases (30%).
Type of Study:
case report |
Subject:
Pathology