Multiple Squamous Papillomas of the Esophagus Diagnosed by Endoscopy

SQUAMOUS papilloma of the esophagus that originates from esophageal mucosa is a distinct rarity. Histologic examination of biopsy specimens obtained by endoscopy has proved to be a valuable addition to the diagnosis of this tumor. A review of the literature shows that only a few cases have been viewed endoscopically.1Of the three cases verified histologically, only one was detected by a biopsy specimen obtained by endoscopy.2 The present report concerns multiple squamous papillomas arising from the upper third of the esophagus and diagnosed endoscopically. Report of a Case A 24-year-old man was admitted to the hospital because of upper-abdominal discomfort and history of gastric ulcer of five years' duration. Roentgenographic and endoscopic examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract was done in another hospital two months prior to admission at our hospital and results were reported as normal. Repeat roentgenograms of the upper gastrointestinal tract done at our