Achalasia associated with squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus: a case report

A case of achalasia associated with squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus is presented. Microscopic examination of the resected esophagus demonstrated abundant nerve fibers but absent ganglion cells throughout the tumor-involved segment. This finding is believed to be the cause of achalasia in th...

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Published inThe American journal of gastroenterology Vol. 80; no. 7; p. 526
Main Authors Rock, L A, Latham, P S, Hankins, J R, Nasrallah, S M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.1985
Subjects
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - complications
Esophageal Achalasia - etiology
Esophageal Achalasia - pathology
Esophageal Neoplasms - complications
Esophagus - pathology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Myenteric Plexus - pathology
Nerve Degeneration
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Summary:A case of achalasia associated with squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus is presented. Microscopic examination of the resected esophagus demonstrated abundant nerve fibers but absent ganglion cells throughout the tumor-involved segment. This finding is believed to be the cause of achalasia in this patient.
ISSN:0002-9270
DOI:10.1111/j.1572-0241.1985.tb02162.x