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Giant fibrovascular polyp of the esophagus: CT and MR findings

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We present a case of giant fibrovascular polyp of the esophagus with predominant fat contents. Both computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of this rare tumor are reported. The employment of CT and MRI in the presurgical evaluation of fibrovascular esophageal polyp is suggested.

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  1. Institute of Radiological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Messina, via Consolare Valeria, Gazzi, 98100 Messina, Italy, , , , , , IT

    G. Ascenti, S. Racchiusa, S. Mazziotti & E. Scribano

  2. Division of Endoscopic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Messina, via Consolare Valeria, Gazzi, 98100 Messina, Italy, , , , , , IT

    M. Bottari

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Received: 29 December 1997/Accepted: 28 January 1998

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Ascenti, G., Racchiusa, S., Mazziotti, S. et al. Giant fibrovascular polyp of the esophagus: CT and MR findings. Abdom Imaging 24, 109–110 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002619900455

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