Adenocarcinoma of the upper esophagus arising in ectopic gastric mucosa. Two case reports and review of the literature
Although ectopic gastric mucosa is often mentioned as a source of upper esophageal adenocarcinoma, few such cases have actually been documented. We report two cases and offer a review of the literature. Ectopic gastric mucosa in the upper esophagus is a relatively common congenital condition, but th...
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Veröffentlicht in: | The American journal of surgical pathology 1987-05, Vol.11 (5), p.397-402 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Although ectopic gastric mucosa is often mentioned as a source of upper esophageal adenocarcinoma, few such cases have actually been documented. We report two cases and offer a review of the literature. Ectopic gastric mucosa in the upper esophagus is a relatively common congenital condition, but the risk of malignant transformation is extremely low. Ectopic gastric mucosa should be distinguished from Barrett's esophagus, an acquired condition with a well-documented predilection for developing adenocarcinoma. |
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ISSN: | 0147-5185 |
DOI: | 10.1097/00000478-198705000-00009 |