gastrointestinal disorders
Benign Esophageal Tumors
Diagnosis of Benign Esophageal Tumors
Barium esophagram or upper GI endoscopy Initial evaluation typically mirrors that of Dysphagia , beginning with a barium esophagram or upper GI endoscopy (with or without endoscopic ultrasonography). Once a lesion is visualized, tissue samples can be obtained with upper endoscopy. A CT scan may be helpful in some cases for initial characterization and to monitor changes over time. 