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World J Gastrointest Surg. Nov 27, 2025; 17(11): 111148
Published online Nov 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i11.111148
Published online Nov 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i11.111148
Esophageal lymphangioma: A case report and review of literature
Xu-Lin Zheng, 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.
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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.
Received: June 26, 2025
Revised: July 11, 2025
Accepted: September 10, 2025
Published online: November 27, 2025
Processing time: 152 Days and 12.4 Hours
Revised: July 11, 2025
Accepted: September 10, 2025
Published online: November 27, 2025
Processing time: 152 Days and 12.4 Hours
Core Tip
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.