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Endoscopy 1988; 20(6): 326-329
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1018208
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Verrucous Carcinoma of the Esophagus

H. P. Koerfgen, B. Husemann, J. Giedl, W. Hohenberger
  • Department of Surgery, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, D-8520 Erlangen, FRG
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

The special problems involving the histopathology of verrucous carcinoma of the esophagus are presented on the basis of two patients with this tumor seen at our department. The discussion centers on the question whether a verrucous carcinoma of the esophagus can infiltrate the basal membrane and give rise to metastases.

Key words:

Verrucous carcinoma - Esophagus - Pathomorphology