Abstract
Carcinosarcoma of the esophagus is a rare neoplasm characterized histologically by presence of carcinomatous and sarcomatous elements. Case report of carcinosarcoma of the esophagogastric junction whose morphological and immunohistochemical features makes it quite distinctive from other tumours is presented. It was an ulcerated lesion diagnosed in an elderly Afghan lady located 34 cms from the incisor teeth. The patient was a smoker.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 282-284 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Carcinosarcoma
- Esophagus
- Gastro esophageal junction
- Sarcomatoid carcinoma
- Smoking
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine