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Pseudosarcoma of the oesophagus

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

D. G. John*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, CF4 4XW.
S. S. Cross
Affiliation:
Department of Histopathology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, CF4 4XW.
M. S. Lewis
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, CF4 4XW.
*
Correspondence to: Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, CF4 4XW.

Abstract

The presentation, histology and management of a pseudosarcoma (or polypoid carcinoma) of the oesophagus are presented. Historical and modern theories of pathogenesis are discussed. Though rare, ENT surgeons should be aware of these tumours, as patients with such tumours present early and potentially have a much better prognosis than those with the more common oesophageal malignancies.

Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1988

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