A Case of Synchronous Esophageal Basaloid Squamous Carcinoma and Cancer of the Base of Tongue.
- Author:
Joo Hoon KIM
1
;
Ji Eun PARK
;
Ji Hyun NAM
;
Hyun Jung LIM
;
Ji Yeon KIM
;
Seun Ja PARK
;
Min Jung JUNG
;
Hee Kyung JANG
;
Kang Dea LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea. parksj@yahoo.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Esophagus;
Basaloid squamous carcinoma;
Head and neck cancer
- MeSH:
Aged;
Anal Canal;
Breast;
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell*;
Cervix Uteri;
Deglutition Disorders;
Diagnosis;
Esophagus;
Female;
Head and Neck Neoplasms;
Humans;
Larynx;
Male;
Neoplasms, Squamous Cell;
Pharynx;
Respiratory System;
Tongue*
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2005;31(6):383-386
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma occurs in various organs including the upper respiratory tract, the base of the tongue, pharynx, larynx, breast, uterine cervix and anus. It is a rare tumor, but it must be distinguished from other malignancies because of its aggressive clinical behavior. Many cases present in the advanced stage at the time of diagnosis. We present here a case of esophageal basaloid squamous cancer that was diagnosed in 75-year-old male patient who had dysphagia and throat pain, and this was accompanied by squamous cell cancer of the tongue base, as was determined by laryngoscopic and esophagogastroscopic examination.
