How common are small 5mm nodules in the esophagus? had an endoscopy and found one. doctor isn't really concerned. thoughts on this? she did study it.

Nodule: Nodules in the esophagus are not very common but certainly can be benign. Nevertheless they demand careful evaluation and follow-up by a gastroenterologist to assure that they are benign and don't mutate into premalignant or actual malignant lesions. Occasionally patients with nodules are placed on ppi medications like prilosec or nexium.