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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 28, 2013; 19(32): 5385-5388
Published online Aug 28, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i32.5385
Published online Aug 28, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i32.5385
Figure 1 Endoscopic finding.
A: Intraluminal polypoid mass; B: Stalk of the mass (arrow).
Figure 2 Computed tomography scan showed a large, homogeneously enhancing soft tissue mass.
Figure 3 Positron emission tomography/computed tomography.
A: Positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET-CT) showed intense segmental fluorodeoxyglucose uptake (SUV max 17.3) at mid esophagus; B: PET-CT performed at 3 mo ago.
Figure 4 Resected specimen measured about 9.
8 cm × 5.0 cm × 2.5 cm.
Figure 5 Pathologic images.
A: Pleomorphic spindle cells showing mitosis and cell necrosis compatible with leiomyosarcoma [hematoxylin and eosin (HE) stain, × 200]; B: Immunohistochemical stain was positive for smooth muscle actin (× 12); C: Squamous severe dysplasia and focal stratified squamous epithelial invasion into lamina propria was noted in mucosa (HE stain, × 100).
- Citation: Jang SS, Kim WT, Ko BS, Kim EH, Kim JO, Park K, Lee SW. A case of rapidly progressing leiomyosarcoma combined with squamous cell carcinoma in the esophagus. World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19(32): 5385-5388
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v19/i32/5385.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v19.i32.5385