Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Jan 26, 2024; 12(3): 630-636
Published online Jan 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i3.630
Rare esophageal carcinoma-primary adenoid cystic carcinoma of the esophagus: A case report
Li-Dan Geng, Jie Li, Li Yuan, Xiao-Bo Du
Li-Dan Geng, Jie Li, Li Yuan, Xiao-Bo Du, Department of Oncology, Mianyang Central Hospital, Mianyang 621000, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Geng LD contributed to manuscript writing and editing and data collection; Li J and Yuan L contributed to data analysis; Du XB contributed to conceptualization and supervision; All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. U2330122; and Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering, No. 2022KFKT011.
Informed consent statement: The patient provided informed written consent prior to publication.
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Corresponding author: Xiao-Bo Du, MD, Chief Doctor, Department of Oncology, Mianyang Central Hospital, No. 12 Changjia Lane, Jingzhong Street, Fucheng District, Mianyang 621000, Sichuan Province, China. duxiaobo2005@126.com
Received: November 6, 2023
Peer-review started: November 6, 2023
First decision: November 22, 2023
Revised: December 3, 2023
Accepted: January 2, 2024
Article in press: January 2, 2024
Published online: January 26, 2024
Core Tip

Core Tip: This manuscript discussed the rarity of esophageal adenoid cystic carcinoma, a malignancy accounting for only 0.1% of esophageal cancers. The case report highlighted a 72-year-old male with dysphagia, initially misdiagnosed as squamous cell carcinoma. The patient underwent radical resection and adjuvant radiotherapy. The discussion emphasized the challenges in diagnosing esophageal adenoid cystic carcinoma, its histological features, and controversies regarding its origin and prognosis. Limited data and a lack of standardized treatment protocols underscore the need for further research to determine optimal management and prognosis for this rare malignancy.