Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the esophagus: report of two cases and review of the Chinese literature

Abstract

Abstract Squamous cell carcinoma is the major pathology type of esophageal cancer in China, where adenocarcinoma is rare and adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is more rare comparing to the western countries. We report the surgical and pathologic findings of two cases of primary ACC of the esophagus, and review of the Chinese literature of this tumor. Virtual slides The virtual slide(s) for this article can be found here: http://www.diagnosticpathology.diagnomx.eu/vs/1507582238843246

Keywords

• Adenoid cystic carcinoma
• Esophagus
• Surgery