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Although there are many types of benign esophageal tumors, most are of little consequence except for causing annoying 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 December 2007 by Elliot M. Livstone, MD

Content last modified December 2007