Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Jul 6, 2024; 12(19): 3925-3930
Published online Jul 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i19.3925
Anal metastasis in esophageal cancer: A case report
Lu Xu, Rui Xu, Jing Sun
Lu Xu, Rui Xu, Jing Sun, Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: Sun J proposed a case study for discussion; Xu L conducted in-depth exploration and writing of this case study; Xu R was responsible for proofreading and translating the completed article into English.
Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 82072721; and Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China, No. BK20201493.
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Corresponding author: Jing Sun, MD, Professor, Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No. 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China. jingsun0826@126.com
Received: February 13, 2024
Revised: April 12, 2024
Accepted: April 29, 2024
Published online: July 6, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the esophagus is easily misdiagnosed by endoscopic pathology. Surgical pathology and immunohistochemistry are the gold standards for diagnosis and at present, surgery is still our preferred treatment option. Adjuvant chemotherapy and targeted therapy are given for patients with distant metastasis. Whilst radiotherapy can be used locally, there has not been a precise study on optimal chemotherapy regimens. More research is needed to explore treatment options for esophageal adenoid cystic carcinoma.