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Benign Esophageal Tumor

A benign esophageal tumor is a development in the esophagus, the muscular tube that connects the stomach and throat, that is not malignant. Most of the time, these tumors are non-invasive and do not spread to other bodily areas. Fibromas and leiomyomas are common varieties. Despite being benign, they can nevertheless cause symptoms like dysphagia or chest pain, and they might need to be surgically removed or closely watched.

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My father is suffering from a cyst in the food pipe. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,My father, aged over 77, has a lump or maybe a tumor or inorganic cysts in the food pipe esophagus right over the stomach. He is struggling to eat or drink. If he does, then he most likely vomits it. He has weakened a lot. The doctor suggested two ways to solve the problem: surgery to remo...  Read Full »

Dr. Vandana Andrews

Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. When faced with a lump or tumor in the esophagus that is causing difficulty in eating and drinking, the two options your doctor mentioned are commonly considered: 1. Surgery to remove the stomach: This procedure, known as an esophagectomy, involves removing part or all o...  Read Full »

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