[Diagnosis and treatment of basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus].
Zhonghua Zhong Liu Za Zhi
; 30(5): 392-5, 2008 May.
Article
in Zh
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18953844
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the histopathological features of basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus, and to explore the ways of its diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment.METHODS:
The clinical data and pathological features of 23 cases of esophageal basaloid squamous cell carcinoma were reviewed and analyzed retrospectively.RESULTS:
The tumors were mainly located at the middle third segment of the esophagus. The 1-,2- and 3-year survival rates were 60.9%, 21.7% and 0, respectively.CONCLUSION:
The basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus is highly malignant with poor prognosis. Radical resection combined with radiotherapy and chemotherapy is required.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Esophageal Neoplasms
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Carcinoma, Basosquamous
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Esophagus
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
Zh
Journal:
Zhonghua Zhong Liu Za Zhi
Year:
2008
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China