Neuroendocrine Carcinoma Arising in Barrett's Esophagus

There is a well-established association between Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma. Primary esophageal neuroendocrine carcinoma is a rare tumor and has not previously been reported in association with Barrett's esophagus. We report such a case with immunohistochemical and el...

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Published in:International journal of surgical pathology 1994-07, Vol.2 (1), p.43-46
Main Authors: Slavin, John, Pitson, Graham, Dowling, John P.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:There is a well-established association between Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma. Primary esophageal neuroendocrine carcinoma is a rare tumor and has not previously been reported in association with Barrett's esophagus. We report such a case with immunohistochemical and electron microscopic findings. Int J Surg Pathol 2(1):43-46, 1994
ISSN:1066-8969
1940-2465
DOI:10.1177/106689699400200108