Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Lichen Planus of the Esophagus

We report 2 elderly female patients with LPE who developed squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Both underwent laparoscopic ischemic gastric preconditioning followed 2 weeks later by 3-field esophagectomy. Final pathological stages were carcinoma-in-situ and pT3N2, respectively. No adjuvant therapy was given. The patient with in-situ cancer has no evidence of recurrence at 24 months. The 2nd patient opted to follow up locally and died 8 months later. LPE should be closely monitored for malignant degeneration. Esophagectomy should be considered when malignancy is detected.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research