Verrucous Carcinoma of the Esophagus Involving the Entire Esophagus
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چکیده
Verrucous carcinoma is a very rare type of squamous cell carcinoma, slow-growing and found in the oropharynx, larynx, penis, scrotum, vulva, vagina, cervix, endometrium, bladder and anorectal region. It is believed to be related to chronic irritation or inflammation of the mucosa due to smoking, drinking, achalasia, esophagitis, ingestion of lye or esophageal diverticulum. The main symptom is dysphagia, associated with great weight loss. Patients are usually admitted in an advanced state of malnutrition, especially due to delays in diagnosis, leading to high surgical risk and mortality1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
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