Korean J Gastrointest Endosc.  2005 Dec;31(6):383-386.

A Case of Synchronous Esophageal Basaloid Squamous Carcinoma and Cancer of the Base of Tongue

• Kim JH
• Park JE
• Nam JH
• Lim HJ
• Kim JY
• Park SJ
• Jung MJ
• Jang HK
• Lee KD

Abstract

Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma occurs in various organs including the upper respiratory tract, the base of the tongue, pharynx, larynx, breast, uterine cervix and anus. It is a rare tumor, but it must be distinguished from other malignancies because of its aggressive clinical behavior. Many cases present in the advanced stage at the time of diagnosis. We present here a case of esophageal basaloid squamous cancer that was diagnosed in 75-year-old male patient who had dysphagia and throat pain, and this was accompanied by squamous cell cancer of the tongue base, as was determined by laryngoscopic and esophagogastroscopic examination.

Keyword

Esophagus; Basaloid squamous carcinoma; Head and neck cancer

MeSH Terms

Aged
Anal Canal
Breast
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell*
Cervix Uteri
Deglutition Disorders
Diagnosis
Esophagus
Female
Head and Neck Neoplasms
Humans
Larynx
Male
Neoplasms, Squamous Cell
Pharynx
Respiratory System
Tongue*