Published December 1983 | Version v1
Journal article

Pseudosarcoma of the esophagus

  • 1. Duke Univ., Durham, NC (USA). Dept. of Radiology
  • 2. Duke Univ., Durham, NC (USA). Dept. of Surgery

Description

Two new patients with pseudosarcoma of the esophagus are presented with the first report of the findings on computerized tomography (CT). The radiographic appearance in the two patients, with 24 previously reported, is reviewed. Barium esophagograms typically demonstrate a large, elongated polypoid mass in the middle or lower third of the esophagus that distends the lumen at the level of the lesion, but does not produce marked obstruction. There are no specific CT characteristics which differentiate pseudosarcoma from squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus

Additional details

Additional titles

Subtitle (English)
Barium swallow and CT findings

Publishing Information

Journal Title
J. Can. Assoc. Radiol.
Journal Volume
34
Journal Issue
4
Series
J. Can. Assoc. Radiol.
Journal Page Range
278-281
ISSN
0008-2902

INIS

Country of Publication
Canada
Country of Input or Organization
Canada
INIS RN
16030765
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BARIUM; COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; ESOPHAGUS; SARCOMAS
Descriptors DEC
ALKALINE EARTH METALS; BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DIGESTIVE SYSTEM; DISEASES; ELEMENTS; METALS; NEOPLASMS; ORGANS; TOMOGRAPHY