Presentation
Dysphagia.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Esophageal adenocarcinoma
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A region of fixed, irregular stricturing was seen in the distal esophagus. In the supine position, a sliding hiatus hernia and gastroesophageal reflux were also demonstrated.
From the case:
Esophageal adenocarcinoma
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Subsequent CT shows some circumferential thickening of the distal esophagus and bulky mediastinal lymph nodes but no distant metastases.
Case Discussion
Patient referred for gastroscopy and esophageal biopsy.
Histopathology: Poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma of the esophagus.
In the context of the hiatus hernia and reflux, this is likely a consequence of Barrett esophagus.