Open AccessEsophageal Squamous Papilloma in the Pediatric Population
Author(s) -
Malhotra Neha,
Lendner Nuphar,
Gagliardo Christina,
Pittman Meredith,
Breglio Keith,
Mor Niv,
Wetzler Graciela
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
jpgn reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2691-171X
DOI - 10.1097/pg9.0000000000000178
Subject(s) - papilloma , medicine , population , esophagus , incidence (geometry) , gerd , dermatology , irritation , pathology , immunology , disease , environmental health , physics , reflux , optics
Esophageal squamous papillomas (ESP) are rare benign tumors of the esophagus, which occur mostly in the adult population. Few cases have been reported in children and due to the low incidence, the pathogenesis of ESP is not entirely understood and the management is not standardized. It is thought that mucosal irritation from underlying inflammation, perhaps from GERD, trauma or human papilloma viruses can play a role in the formation of ESP. This report describes 4 cases of pediatric ESP from a single center and discusses the management of these lesions, including the use of antacids and the human papilloma viruses vaccine as treatment modalities. Given the limited data on ESP in the pediatric population, this report aims to describe the management of this condition in 1 center.