[Lymphangioma of the oesophagus].

Lymphangiomas are benign tumours that rarely occur in the oesophagus. Only 14 cases have been reported in the literature. This is a case of a 43-year-old woman with vague upper gastrointestinal discomfort. A sessile, 5-mm polyp was seen at gastroscopy. Lymphangioma was diagnosed by histology of the polypectomy specimen. Since no malign transformation has ever been reported, control after polypectomy was deemed unnecessary. Diagnostic and therapeutic considerations are briefly discussed.