Leiomyomas of the esophagus: a clinical experience.

The most common benign tumor of the esophagus is a leiomyoma. Our experiences with six cases during a recent ten-year period at St. Francis General Hospital are presented. A case report that includes the clinical picture, diagnostic tests, and definitive management is presented. These tumors may be symptomatic or asymptomatic. Esophagogram and esophagoscopy are two essential preoperative diagnostic tests. The ideal approach and technique for excision depend upon the location and size of the tumor.