Abstract

FUENTES VALDES, Edelberto. Granulosa cell tumor in the esophagus. Rev Cubana Cir [online]. 2018, vol.57, n.2, pp. 1-7. ISSN 1561-2945.

Granulosa cell tumors rarely affect the esophagus. We present the case of granulosa cell tumors of the esophagus and literature review. A 21-year-old patient of black skin presents with symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux. The digestive endoscopy showed a 2-cm tumor that protruded towards the organ lumen, located in the lower third, with healthy mucosa. The esophagogram corroborated the finding in the abdominal portion of the organ, and the endoscopic biopsy reported that there were granulosa cell tumors. Videolaparoscopic access was converted to conventional surgery due to the mucosal opening and because a small fragment of the tumor was remaining. The postoperative period had no complications. One year after the operation, there was no evidence of recurrence. Granulosa cell tumors are rare in the esophagus. Small tumors (smaller than 1 cm) can be treated conservatively, while larger tumors should be resected using different techniques: endoscopic and minimal access or conventional surgery.

Keywords : granulosa cell tumor; digestive endoscopy; videolaparoscopy.

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