A case of leiomyoma of the oesophagus complicated by superior vena cava obstruction and associated eosinophilia

1 June 1980

journal article
case report
Published by Oxford University Press (OUP)

Vol. 56 (656) , 431-434
https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.56.656.431

Abstract

Superior vena cava obstruction occurring as a complication of leiomyoma of the oesophagus has not been reported before. Such a case is recorded which was associated with striking eosinophilia, a feature previously noted in cases of uterine leiomyomas.

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