Treatment of Benign Esophageal Tumor in Esophageal Hemangioma with Intestinal Hemorrhage or Dysphagia

Clinical Scenario

Esophageal hemangiomas are benign vascular lesions that are most often asymptomatic and detected incidentally. When intestinal hemorrhage or dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) develops, these presentations require active clinical attention and a tailored management strategy.

Treatment Approach

Management is individualized to the clinical presentation and severity. Both medical and interventional options may be considered depending on the patient's situation. The complete decision pathway is available via the full regimen below.

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References

Most esophageal hemangioma are asymptomatic and found incidentally, but intestinal hemorrhage and dysphagia may occur and call for individualized treatment, ranging from iron supplementation and blood transfusions to endoscopic or surgical resection.

DOI: 10.1515/iss-2023-0011

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