Gastrointestinal Radiology

, Volume 9, Issue 1, pp 1–4 | Cite as

Lymphatic metastases to the esophagus

  • Hubert Steiner
  • Johannes Lammer
  • Arnulf Hackl
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Abstract

The authors present 4 cases of esophageal involvement by lymphatic spread of tumors originating in the stomach, distal esophagus, and thyroid. Double-contrast radiographs of the esophagus showed discontinuous submucosal extension and multiple polypoid masses.

Key words

Esophagus, secondary neoplasms Esophagus, radiographic diagnosis 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Hubert Steiner
    • 1
  • Johannes Lammer
    • 1
  • Arnulf Hackl
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of RadiologyUniversity HospitalGrazAustria

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