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Hemangiomas of the esophagus

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Two cases of hemangioma of the esophagus are reported. The literature, etiology, clinical and radiologic findings, and therapeutic approach are reviewed.

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Govoni, A.F. Hemangiomas of the esophagus. Gastrointest Radiol 7, 113–117 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01887621

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