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[A case of neuroendocrine carcinoma of esophagus with a remarkable response to chemo-radiotherapy].

Abstract
A 69-year-old man visited our hospital with complaints of hoarseness and dysphagia. Computed tomography showed wall thickening in the middle thoracic esophagus, tracheal invasion, and para-aorta lymph node swelling. An esophagoscopy revealed an elevated lesion in the middle portion of the esophagus, which was pathologically diagnosed as neuroendocrine carcinoma, stage IV: T4N3M1. Two courses of concurrent chemoradiotherapy using cisplatin and etoposide were performed, followed by 4 courses of combined chemotherapy with carboplatin and etoposide. The patient showed clinical complete remission.
AuthorsKuniyuki Kato, Takehiro Chiba, Kenichi Oyama, Takahide Iwama, Masayo Komatsu, Go Wakabayashi
JournalGan to kagaku ryoho. Cancer & chemotherapy (Gan To Kagaku Ryoho) Vol. 38 Issue 13 Pg. 2643-5 (Dec 2011) ISSN: 0385-0684 [Print] Japan
PMID22189234 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols (therapeutic use)
  • Biopsy
  • Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine (pathology, therapy)
  • Chemoradiotherapy
  • Esophageal Neoplasms (pathology, therapy)
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

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