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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Feb 15, 2026; 18(2): 113494
Published online Feb 15, 2026. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v18.i2.113494
Published online Feb 15, 2026. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v18.i2.113494
Solitary esophageal metastasis ten years after curative resection of stage I rectal adenocarcinoma: A case report
Yu Zhang, Zi-Xin Li, Dai-Yuan Ma, Fang Liu, Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong 637000, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Zhang Y and Ma DY designed the research study; Zhang Y and Liu F performed the research; Zhang Y and Li ZX wrote the manuscript; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Fang Liu, Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, No. 1 Maoyuan South Road, Nanchong 637000, Sichuan Province, China.
Received: August 27, 2025
Revised: November 16, 2025
Accepted: December 25, 2025
Published online: February 15, 2026
Processing time: 160 Days and 12.5 Hours
Revised: November 16, 2025
Accepted: December 25, 2025
Published online: February 15, 2026
Processing time: 160 Days and 12.5 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: We report a case of a solitary esophageal metastasis occurring in the tenth year after curative resection of stage I rectal adenocarcinoma, representing one of the longest intervals for rectal metastasis to the esophagus. It emphasizes that even early-stage tumors can metastasize to atypical sites after years. Furthermore, we discuss the role of immunohistochemistry in diagnosis and the potential value of radiotherapy combined with systemic treatment.