Neurofibroma of the esophagus
Neurofibroma of the esophagus
Definition
A non-metastasizing encapsulated neoplasm arising from nerves in the esophagus. Morphologically, it is characterized by the presence of fibroblasts and Schwann cells.
Also known as esophageal neurofibroma, esophagus neurofibroma, neurofibroma of esophagus, neurofibroma of oesophagus, neurofibroma of the esophagus, oesophagus neurofibroma — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Esophagus | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Esophagus | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Peripheral nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Peripheral nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |