A rare case of extraskeletal osteosarcoma of the esophagus: an example of difficult diagnosis

Erra, Stefania and Costamagna, Daniela and Durando, R. (2010) A rare case of extraskeletal osteosarcoma of the esophagus: an example of difficult diagnosis. Il giornale di chirurgia, 31 (1/2). pp. 24-17. ISSN 1971-145X

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Abstract

Sarcomatous lesions of the esophagus are rare. We describe a controversial case of a malignant aggressive tumor of the aesophagus, with a very poor prognosis and rapid outcome for the patient. A 74-year-old man underwent endoscopic examination for recurrent thoracic pain and dysphagia. A 8 cm mass was found in the cervical esophagus. A sarcomatous tumor with osteoid aspects was observed on the histopathological examination, without any carcinomatous component.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Extraskeletal osteosarcoma - Esophageus - Rare tumors - Conservative treatment
Subjects:	600 Tecnologia - Scienze applicate > 610 Medicina e salute (Classificare qui la tecnologia dei servizi medici) > 617 Rami vari della medicina; Chirurgia
Depositing User:	Nadia Del Gobbo
Date Deposited:	05 Apr 2016 15:38
Last Modified:	05 Apr 2016 15:38
URI:	http://eprints.bice.rm.cnr.it/id/eprint/6655

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