Author:
Dionigi Gianlorenzo,Sessa Fausto,Rovera Francesca,Boni Luigi,Carrafiello Gianpaolo,Dionigi Renzo
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Zenker's diverticulum (ZD) has been increasingly recognized as a site of primary epithelial malignancy. Pitt in 1896 described the first case.
Methods
Between 1990 and 2005, 30 patients affected of esophageal diverticulum were referred to our Department.
Results
The pathological results revealed one case of squamous cell carcinoma. On follow-up 10 years after diverticulectomy alone, the patient was alive and well without evidence of recurrence.
Conclusion
Our case reported provides additional data on clinical decision when the tumor is well localized without full-thickness penetration or extension to the line of resection. In this patient, long-term survival and apparent disease control have been effected by diverticulectomy alone. A case of such long survival is very rare.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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