There are many types of benign esophageal tumors, and many cause swallowing symptoms (see Esophageal and Swallowing Disorders: Dysphagia) and rarely ulceration or bleeding. Leiomyoma, the most common, may be multiple but usually has an excellent prognosis.

Last full review/revision October 2012 by Elliot M. Livstone, MD

Content last modified November 2012