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Lymphatic metastases to the esophagus

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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.

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  1. Department of Radiology, University Hospital, Graz, Austria

    Hubert Steiner, Johannes Lammer & Arnulf Hackl

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Steiner, H., Lammer, J. & Hackl, A. Lymphatic metastases to the esophagus. Gastrointest Radiol 9, 1–4 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01887790

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