An unexpected location for a metastasis from oesophageal squamous carcinoma

We report the case of a 69-year-old man with a relevant alcohol consumption and history of prostate cancer performed a screening upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy. The upper gastrointestinal endoscopy revealed an ulcerated mass in the middle oesophagus occupying half the circumference. Histologic examination was compatible with a squamous cell carcinoma. Staging with endoscopic ultrasound and computed tomography of the neck, chest, and abdomen was consistent with a T3N1M0.PMID:34844414 | DOI:10.17235/reed.2021.8467/2021
Source: Revista Espanola de Enfermedades Digestivas - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Source Type: research