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Anterior High-Resolution Optical Coherence Tomography in the Diagnosis and Therapeutic Monitoring of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia
Published on: August 9, 2024
[Epidermoid carcinoma on Zenker's diverticulum]
D Morales García1, D Casanova Rituerto, M García de Polavieja
1Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, C/Avda. de Valdecilla s/n. 39008 Santander, Cantabria.
Abstract:
Carcinoma is a rare but recognized complication of pharyngoesophageal diverticulum. We report the case of a 49-year-old man operated for a Zenker's diverticulum with an epidermoid carcinoma arising in the diverticulum. Since carcinoma is an uncommon complication of this pathology, we review the literature and discuss the therapeutic options.
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