Abstract
The authors report a case of neuroendocrine carcinoma of the lower third of the esophagus. Immunohistochemical study revealed that most tumor cells expressed neuron specific enolase, chromogranin A, carcinoembryonic antigen and glucagon. They insist on the usefulness of this study on biopsies in order to guide therapeutic decision.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Adenocarcinoma / chemistry*
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Adenocarcinoma / pathology*
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Carcinoembryonic Antigen / analysis
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Chromogranin A
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Chromogranins / analysis
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Esophageal Neoplasms / chemistry*
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Esophageal Neoplasms / pathology*
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Glucagon / analysis
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Phosphopyruvate Hydratase / analysis
Substances
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Carcinoembryonic Antigen
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Chromogranin A
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Chromogranins
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Glucagon
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Phosphopyruvate Hydratase