Case Report: Basal cell adenoma of esophagus, a rare tumor at an atypical site

Basal cell adenomas are rare, salivary gland tumors. These are a class of non-malignant tumors that have glandular epithelial tissue origin. Often described to have a disputed recurrence rate after excision, the prognosis of basal cell adenomas is generally good. However, their rarity makes their continuous monitoring vital. Basal cell adenomas normally cause problems exerting a pressure effect on the surrounding organs or to the originating area. Often due to its location and effect, differentiation between other tumors, e.g. basal cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma and cystic carcinoma, must be done. We were able to treat a patient with complaints of sensation of regurgitation that was diagnosed as an esophageal mass on esophagogastroduodenoscopy and later as basal cell adenoma on histopathological examination. The patient was treated with endoscopic submucosal dissection successfully and has had no fresh complaints since. Here, we present a case of basal cell adenoma in the esophagus, a rare entity in itself.