Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine (Jan 2012)

Aggressive Adenocarcinoma of the Cervical Esophagus: Importance of a Multidisciplinary Approach

  • Adedayo Fashoyin,
  • Gregory Hartig,
  • William R. Schelman,
  • Mark Ritter,
  • Rashmi Agni,
  • Deepak V. Gopal,
  • Patrick R. Pfau,
  • Jennifer M. Weiss

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/826246
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2012

Abstract

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Adenocarcinoma of the cervical esophagus is a rare tumor, in comparison to adenocarcinoma of the distal esophagus which is on the rise and is often associated with Barrett's esophagus. We present a case of aggressive cervical esophageal adenocarcinoma in a 46-year-old female with no endoscopic or histopathologic evidence of Barrett’s esophagus. We discuss the possible etiology of this tumor and review the treatment options, highlighting the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to the management of this rare disease.