[Heterotopic gastric mucosa in the upper esophagus causing dysphagia. A case report]

G Bolla; D Bernardini; A Licursi; C Panizzolo; A Suman; L Costa; G Cattarozzi

[Heterotopic gastric mucosa in the upper esophagus causing dysphagia. A case report]

Pediatr Med Chir. 2003 Jul-Aug;25(4):285-8.

[Article in Italian]

Authors

G Bolla¹, D Bernardini, A Licursi, C Panizzolo, A Suman, L Costa, G Cattarozzi

Affiliation

¹ Chirurgia Pediatrica O.C., Dolo (VE).

PMID: 15070274

Abstract

The Authors report a 10-years-old boy who was diagnosed as having upper esophageal stenosis. Biopsies of the stricture showed heterotopic gastric mucosa; endoscopic treatment was safe and effective.

Publication types

Case Reports
English Abstract

MeSH terms

Child
Choristoma / complications*
Deglutition Disorders / etiology*
Esophageal Diseases / complications*
Gastric Mucosa*
Humans
Male