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Primary gastric squamous cell carcinoma: case report
Vasco S Cardoso1, Filipa C Costa1, Cristina M Santos1
1General Surgery Department - Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, São Francisco Xavier's Hospital, 1449-005 Lisboa, Portugal.
Abstract:
Primary gastric squamous cell carcinoma is an extremely rare entity with an unknown etiopathology, and prognosis is generally poor. While diagnostic criteria are standardized, the optimal treatment strategy is not defined due to its rarity. In this article, we present a case of primary gastric squamous cell carcinoma, discussing its approach and treatment.
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