A rare case of extraskeletal osteosarcoma of the esophagus: an example of difficult diagnosis
Erra, S.; Costamagna, D.; Durando, R.
Il Giornale di Chirurgia 31(1-2): 24-27
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 0391-9005 PMID: 20298662 Document Number: 644141
Sarcomatous lesions of the esophagus are rare. We describe a controversial case of a malignant aggressive tumor of the aesophagus, with a very poor prognosis and rapid outcome for the patient. A 74-year-old man underwent endoscopic examination for recurrent thoracic pain and dysphagia. A 8 cm mass was found in the cervical esophagus. A sarcomatous tumor with osteoid aspects was observed on the histopathological examination, without any carcinomatous component.