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World J Clin Cases. Feb 16, 2023; 11(5): 1094-1098
Published online Feb 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i5.1094
Giant myxofibrosarcoma of the esophagus treated by endoscopic submucosal dissection: A case report
Xiao-Song Wang, Cheng-Guang Zhao, Hui-Ming Wang, Xiao-Yan Wang
Xiao-Song Wang, Department of Digestive Diseases, Suqian First People’s Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Suqian 223800, Jiangsu Province, China
Cheng-Guang Zhao, Hui-Ming Wang, Xiao-Yan Wang, Department of Gastroenterology, Suqian First People’s Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Suqian 223800, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: Wang XS and Wang HM wrote and revised the case report; Zhao CG and Wang XY were responsible for all the clinical aspects of the paper; and all authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
Supported by the Key Project of Jiangsu Province, China, No. ZD2022052.
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Corresponding author: Xiao-Yan Wang, MM, Chief Physician, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Suqian First People’s Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, No. 120 Suzhi Road, Suqian 223800, Jiangsu Province, China. 726343819@qq.com
Received: November 1, 2022
Peer-review started: November 1, 2022
First decision: November 11, 2022
Revised: November 17, 2022
Accepted: January 16, 2023
Article in press: January 16, 2023
Published online: February 16, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: For the first time, we report a giant esophageal myxofibrosarcoma (MFS) measuring about 9.0 cm × 3.0 cm. We managed to remove the MFS completely through endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) without severe complications. This case suggests that ESD may be an alternative treatment for esophageal MFS, especially in aged high-risk patients with obvious dysphagia symptoms.