Adenomatoid tumour of epididymis

✍ Scribed by Hugh W. MacIntyre

• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
• Year: 1956
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 295 KB
• Volume: 43
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0007-1323
• DOI: 10.1002/bjs.18004318111

✦ Synopsis

It is suggested that the rupture results from a mechanical tear in most instances, rather than from erosion or ulceration.

The relationship between lesions of the central nervous system and esophageal rupture is briefly discussed.

Diagnosis of a ruptured esophagus in a patient with a severe lesion of the central nervous system is extremely difficult, but certain clinical features are suggested which warrant an immediate investigation into the possibility of this complication. Prompt surgical intervention may occasionally be successful.

We wish to thank Mr. G. F. Rowbotham, Mr. L. P. Lassman, and Dr. G. Davison for permission to report their cases.