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Endoscopy 1985; 17(2): 73-75
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1018461
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Double Early Epidermoid Carcinoma of the Esophagus in Columnar Epithelium

C.H. Resano, N. Cabrera, D. Gonzalez Cueto, A.E. Sanchez Basso, H.H. Rubio
  • Division of Gastroenterology - Department of Surgery and Pathology, Juan Fernandez Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

Two epidermoid, identical but independent tumors of the middle esophagus, arising in columnar lined esophagus (Barrett's esophagus or endobrachyesophagus) are reported. Both were diagnosed endoscopically and resected. The upper tumor involved only the mucosa, the aboral one the mucosa and submucosa.

Key words:

Early esophageal cancer - Barrett's esophagus - Endobrachyesophagus