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¹Department of Thoracic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Surgical Pathology
Oncology

Background:

Esophageal carcinoma cuniculatum is a rare histologic subtype of esophageal cancer.
Diagnosis can be challenging before surgical resection.
Only 28 cases have been previously reported in the literature.

Observation:

A unique case of esophageal carcinoma cuniculatum was identified within the stomach.
The patient had a history of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.
The tumor's location in the stomach is highly unusual for this histology.

Findings:

The report details the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care for this patient.
Gross and histologic pathology findings are reviewed.
This case expands the known spectrum of esophageal carcinoma cuniculatum presentation.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in patients with prior gastrointestinal surgery.
Understanding the varied presentations of esophageal carcinoma cuniculatum is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
Further research may be needed to understand the potential link between gastric bypass and this rare cancer.