Department of Surgical Hematology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, chandigarh, India
Case Report
Oesophageal Carcinosarcoma a Rare Neoplasm of the Oesophagus
Author(s): Amaresh Aruni*
Oesophageal carcinosarcoma is a rare oesophageal cancer, expressing both carcinomatous and sarcomatous elements.
We report a 60-year male presenting with progressive dysphagia and endoscopic biopsy revealed leiomyosarcoma and
underwent minimally invasive esophagectomy, gastric conduit and cervical anastomosis, final histopathology revealed
carcinosarcoma. Post-operatively received adjuvant chemo radiation and at 3 months follow-up developed dysphagia
due to anastomotic stricture managed with endoscopic dilatation. At 12 months follow up patient is asymptomatic
and no radiological evidence of recurrence. .. View more»