SMALL-CELL CARCINOMA (OAT-CELL) OF THE ES OPHAGUS

Authors
GIL JLS GARCIAPLATA E MANUEL JS OSES AV GARCIAGIRON C
Citation
Jls. Gil et al., SMALL-CELL CARCINOMA (OAT-CELL) OF THE ES OPHAGUS, Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas, 87(4), 1995, pp. 319-321
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Journal title
Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas → ACNP
ISSN journal
11300108
Volume
87
Issue
4
Year of publication
1995
Pages
319 - 321
Database
ISI
SICI code
1130-0108(1995)87:4<319:SC(OTE>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
A case of small cell carcinoma (oat cell) of the esophagus is presente d. Esophagectomy and gastroplasty were performed followed by six cycle s of combination chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Recovery was uneventfu l. The patient died nine months later with widespread disease. Literat ure is reviewed. To date, about 100 cases of this rare tumor have been reported. The aggressive behavior of the tumor is stressed and the di fferent therapeutic modalities are discussed.