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World J Clin Cases. Mar 26, 2022; 10(9): 2938-2947
Published online Mar 26, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i9.2938
Published online Mar 26, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i9.2938
Esophageal myoepithelial carcinoma: Four case reports
Hao Lu, Hui-Ping Zhao, Yi-Yang Liu, Juan Yu, Rui Wang, Jian-Bo Gao, Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan Province, China
Author contributions: Lu H participated in manuscript preparation, literature research, and data analysis; Zhao HP participated in literature research and data analysis; Liu YY participated in literature research and data analysis; Yu J participated in imaging data collection; Wang R participated in guidance of imaging knowledge; Gao JB participated in manuscript review and guarantor of integrity of the entire study; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Jian-Bo Gao, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No. 1 East Jianshe Road, Erqi District, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan Province, China. cjr.gaojianbo@vip.163.com
Received: October 13, 2021
Peer-review started: October 13, 2021
First decision: December 3, 2021
Revised: December 18, 2021
Accepted: February 15, 2022
Article in press: February 15, 2022
Published online: March 26, 2022
Peer-review started: October 13, 2021
First decision: December 3, 2021
Revised: December 18, 2021
Accepted: February 15, 2022
Article in press: February 15, 2022
Published online: March 26, 2022
Core Tip
Core Tip: Esophageal myoepithelial carcinoma is an aggressive malignancy that has not been reported. In this study, we describe the clinical, pathological, immunohistochemical, and imaging findings of four patients with esophageal myoepithelial carcinoma (MC) and report their outcomes. Deepening the understanding of esophageal MC can help us narrow down the differential diagnosis and aid clinical decisions.