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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Mar 15, 2026; 18(3): 113851
Published online Mar 15, 2026. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v18.i3.113851
Table 1 Choristomas cases reported in the literature
Ref.
Cases (n)
Age
Sex
Initial symptoms
Location
Histopathology findings
Treatment
Further treatment
Follow-up
Zhang et al[3], 2017164 yearsFemaleProgressive foreign body sensationCervical esophagusProliferating hyaline cartilage cellsTranscervical esophagectomyNoneUneventful recovery
Alobid et al[5], 2007176 yearsMaleSudden dyspneaEsophagusFibrovascular polypEndoscopic removalNoneNot specified
Marques Dos Santos et al[6], 202413 yearsFemalePersistent food impaction since 9 months oldEsophagusChondroepithelial choristomaSurgical correctionNoneNot specified
Goldman and Ban[7], 1972116 hoursFemaleEsophageal atresiaEsophagusTracheobronchial remnantsSurgical managementNoneNot specified
Beckerman et al[8], 1980111 monthsNoneDysphagia and continuous droolingEsophagusFibromuscular hamartomaTracheostomy and feeding gastrostomy after surgeryNone16 months management
Halfhide et al[9], 1995141 yearsMaleProgressive dysphagiaMid esophagusHamartomaSurgical removalNoneNot specified
Coury et al[10], 201016 weeksFemaleApnea and bradycardiaEsophagusHamartomaSurgical resectionNoneNot specified
Zhao and Zhu[11], 2022146 yearsMaleIncidental finding during gastroscopyLeft posterior wall of esophagusNeuromuscular choristomaObservationNoneNo significant changes over 3 years
Tubino et al[12], 19821Not specifiedNot specifiedEsophageal stenosisEsophagusTracheobronchial remnantsSurgical correctionNoneNot specified
Lakshman et al[13], 2023146 yearsFemaleChest painMiddle third of esophagusPseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium with respiratory mucinous glands and skeletal muscleSurgical removalNoneNone
Deiraniya[14], 1974120 monthsMaleEsophageal stenosisEsophagusTracheobronchial remnantsSurgical treatmentNoneNot specified