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An Immunofluorescent Method for Characterization of Barrett’s Esophagus Cells
Published on: July 20, 2014
Cytology of small-cell carcinoma arising in Barrett's esophagus
1Department of Pathology, Saint Agnes Medical Center, Fresno, California 93720, USA.
Abstract:
The cytologic and histologic features of a rare case of small-cell carcinoma arising in Barrett's esophagus are reported. The patient presented with progressive dysphagia and an endoscopy revealed a distal esophageal mass with luminal constriction. The brushing smears showed small-cell carcinoma and dysplastic glandular epithelium. The concomitant biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of small-cell carcinoma arising in Barrett's esophagus.
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