Zheng XL, Yu XX. Esophageal lymphangioma: A case report and review of literature. World J Gastrointest Surg 2025; 17(11): 111148 [DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i11.111148]
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Xu-Lin Zheng, MD, Department of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Suining Central Hospital, No. 127 Desheng West Road, Suining 629000, Sichuan Province, China. zxl9306152022@163.com
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Zheng XL, Yu XX. Esophageal lymphangioma: A case report and review of literature. World J Gastrointest Surg 2025; 17(11): 111148 [DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i11.111148]
World J Gastrointest Surg. Nov 27, 2025; 17(11): 111148 Published online Nov 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i11.111148
Esophageal lymphangioma: A case report and review of literature
Xu-Lin Zheng, Xin-Xin Yu
Xu-Lin Zheng, Department of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Suining Central Hospital, Suining 629000, Sichuan Province, China
Xin-Xin Yu, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Suining Central Hospital, Suining 629000, Sichuan Province, China
Co-first authors: Xu-Lin Zheng and Xin-Xin Yu.
Author contributions: Zheng XL and Yu XX contributed to conceptualization, supervision, data collection, data analysis, manuscript writing and editing, read and approved the final manuscript. Zheng XL and Yu XX contributed equally to this manuscript and are co-first authors.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Xu-Lin Zheng, MD, Department of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Suining Central Hospital, No. 127 Desheng West Road, Suining 629000, Sichuan Province, China. zxl9306152022@163.com
Received: June 26, 2025 Revised: July 11, 2025 Accepted: September 10, 2025 Published online: November 27, 2025 Processing time: 152 Days and 12.3 Hours
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Esophageal lymphangioma is a rare benign tumor, and its clinical characteristics and treatment methods warrant attention. In this report, we describe a case of esophageal lymphangioma.
CASE SUMMARY
The 48-year-old male patient came to our hospital for a health examination one month ago. An endoscopic examination revealed a protruding lesion in the esophagus, which was completely resected via endoscopic submucosal dissection. Pathological examination of the resected specimen confirmed the diagnosis of a lymphangioma. We have also summarized and compiled previously reported cases of esophageal lymphangioma.
CONCLUSION
Esophageal lymphangioma is a rare benign tumor, and endoscopic minimally invasive treatment represents a safe and effective therapeutic approach.
Core Tip: Esophageal lymphangioma is an exceedingly rare benign tumor that has been infrequently reported for nearly a century. Given the rarity of this condition, it is imperative for clinicians to possess a comprehensive understanding of its clinical manifestations, pathogenesis, and the findings from endoscopic and imaging studies. Furthermore, summarizing previous treatment methods, their efficacy, and associated complications is crucial. All these will enhance clinicians' diagnostic capabilities and aid in the formulation of appropriate treatment strategies for this disease.
