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Invasion of Esophageal Leiomyoma by Coexistent Overlying Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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Introduction

Coexistence of leiomyoma and squamous cell carcinoma of esophagus has rarely been reported.

Case Report

Herein, we report a rare case of multiple esophageal leiomyoma, which has been invaded by overlying squamous cell carcinoma.

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  1. Pathology Department, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

    Bita Geramizadeh & Ali Safari

  2. Transplant Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

    Bita Geramizadeh

  3. Department of Surgery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

    Bijan Ziyaian

  4. Pathology Department, Transplant Reseach Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran, P.O. Box 71345-1864

    Bita Geramizadeh

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Geramizadeh, B., Ziyaian, B. & Safari, A. Invasion of Esophageal Leiomyoma by Coexistent Overlying Squamous Cell Carcinoma. J Gastrointest Canc 40, 131–132 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12029-009-9093-8

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