Esophageal hemangioma successfully treated by fulguration using potassium titanyl phosphate/yttrium aluminum garnet (KTP/YAG) laser: a case report

Esophageal hemangioma is an extremely rare tumor. We report a case of a 39- year-old man who was found to have an hemangioma which extended from the hy popharynx to the upper thoracic esophagus revealed by endoscopic examinatio n. Computed tomography (CT) images, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and an giography were useful in the diagnosis. He was successfully treated by fulg uration using potassium titanyl phosphate/yttrium aluminum garnet (KTP/YAG laser) four times and no recurrence has been seen. This patient has since b een followed up carefully and additional fulguration will be performed if n ecessary. KTP/YAG laser is useful for the treatment of a large hemangioma a s a less invasive method.