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Case Reports
. 2016 Dec 29;5(2):89-92.
doi: 10.1002/ccr3.791. eCollection 2017 Feb.

Heterotopic sebaceous glands in the esophagus, a very rare histopathological diagnosis: a case report and review of the literature

Nelson Montalvo  1 , Verónica Tapia  2 , Hernán Padilla  3 , Ligia Redrobán  1
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Heterotopic sebaceous glands in the esophagus, a very rare histopathological diagnosis: a case report and review of the literature

Nelson Montalvo et al. Clin Case Rep. .

Abstract

Sebaceous glands are very rarely found in the esophagus. Existing reports do not contain sufficient epidemiological, etiological, clinical, or prognostic data. Its histogenesis suggests heterotopia or metaplasia. Despite its extreme rarity, correct and generally easy identification enables establishing the proper patient monitoring.

Keywords: Endoscopy; esophagus; gastroesophageal reflux; heterotopic sebaceous glands.

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Figure 1
Figure 1
Endoscopy findings in the esophagus: several irregular yellowish lesions on the surface of the squamous mucosa [arrows]. The lower picture corresponds to a NBI image.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Heterotopic sebaceous glands: Large and polygonal, clear cell with vacuolated cytoplasm is seen here within the squamous epithelium [H/E 40 x [inset 4 x]].
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