Simultaneous oesophageal and gastric carcinoma in an elderly man : a case report
Date
1983
Authors
Van Gelderen, W. F. C.
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Publisher
HMPG
Abstract
A patient with radiological evidence of both oesophageal and gastric carcinoma is presented. Histological examination revealed squamous cell carcinoma of the mid-oesophagus and adenocarcinoma of the stomach. This is a most unusual combination. A short review of the literature is presented.
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Article
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
Keywords
Esophagus -- Cancer, Stomach -- Cancer
Citation
Van Gelderen, W.F.C. 1983. Simultaneous oesophageal and gastric carcinoma in an elderly man: a case report. SA Medical Journal, 17:455-456.