Case report highlights the role of human papillomavirus in esophageal squamous cell papilloma, implicating its potential to become malignant.
Esophageal squamous cell papilloma (ESP) is a benign tumor that is rarely found in the esophagus. Human papillomavirus (HPV) has been known to play a role in the development of ESP. In most cases, ESP is asymptomatic but may also manifest with dysphagia, heartburn, and epigastric pain. Although rare, ESP has the potential to become malignant; thus, early detection and removal of the tumor is essential. Here, we report a rare case of ESP in a 29-year-old woman.
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