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A melanocytic tumor of the esophagus
Author(s) -
Assor Dieter
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0142(197505)35:5<1438::aid-cncr2820350530>3.0.co;2-q
Subject(s) - esophagus , medicine , differential diagnosis , pathology , dermatology , anatomy
The author describes a heavily pigmented, encapsulated tumor within the wall of the esophagus of an adult male patient. The differential diagnosis is discussed. It is concluded that the tumor is probably benign and of neurogenic origin.