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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Nov 16, 2025; 17(11): 112247
Published online Nov 16, 2025. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v17.i11.112247
Published online Nov 16, 2025. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v17.i11.112247
Diagnosis and management of a rare case of esophageal epidermoid metaplasia: A case report
Arvinf Rajandran, Anthony Sakiris, Sneha John, Department of Gastroenterology, Gold Coast University Hospital, Southport 4060, Queensland, Australia
Author contributions: Rajandran A lead the conceptualization and drafting of the manuscript; Rajandran A, Sakiris A and John S contributed to the review and editing of all subsequent versions of the manuscript; Rajandran A and Sakiris A contributed to visualisation of the data; John S lead the supervision of the project and validation of the data.
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Corresponding author: Arvinf Rajandran, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Gold Coast University Hospital, 1 Hospital Blvd, Southport 4060, Queensland, Australia.
Received: July 22, 2025
Revised: August 26, 2025
Accepted: September 28, 2025
Published online: November 16, 2025
Processing time: 115 Days and 17.8 Hours
Revised: August 26, 2025
Accepted: September 28, 2025
Published online: November 16, 2025
Processing time: 115 Days and 17.8 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Is there any role as premalignant: A precursor to esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and dysplasia? Esophageal epidermoid metaplasia (EEM) is a rare but potentially premalignant oesophageal lesion. There remains a paucity of data on the formal management of EEM, likely due to the heterogeneity in the presentation, characterisation and detection of EEM. The decision for endoscopic resection vs conservative management is highly individualised. We highlight this case with the aim to increase awareness and detection rate.