Tumors of the esophagus.

A REASONABLE approach for the differential diagnosis of esophageal tumors is to classify these lesions as mucosal and mural masses, and this report will be organized along these lines (Table 1). Both benign and malignant lesions in each category will be discussed. Although this approach is time honored and practical, it is important to recognize that radiographic differentiation between mural and mucosal lesions is not always possible. In most cases, endoscopy and biopsy are required for the definitive diagnosis of esophageal tumors.

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