Department of Surgical Hematology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, chandigarh, India
Dr. Amaresh Aruni is working in the Department of Surgical Hematology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, chandigarh, India. The area of interest of Dr. Ahmed O Abuelhassan includes Hematology AND Sarcoma
Case Report
Oesophageal Carcinosarcoma a Rare Neoplasm of the Oesophagus
Author(s): Amaresh Aruni*
Oesophageal carcinosarcoma is a rare oesophageal cancer, expressing both carcinomatous and sarcomatous elements.
We report a 60-year male presenting with progressive dysphagia and endoscopic biopsy revealed leiomyosarcoma and
underwent minimally invasive esophagectomy, gastric conduit and cervical anastomosis, final histopathology revealed
carcinosarcoma. Post-operatively received adjuvant chemo radiation and at 3 months follow-up developed dysphagia
due to anastomotic stricture managed with endoscopic dilatation. At 12 months follow up patient is asymptomatic
and no radiological evidence of recurrence. .. View more»