Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.  2018 Apr;51(2):142-145. 10.5090/kjtcs.2018.51.2.142.

Successful Surgical Treatment of a Recurrent Esophageal Malignant Gastrointestinal Neuroectodermal Tumor

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea. syparkcs@yuhs.ac
  • 2Department of Pathology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea.

Abstract

Malignant gastrointestinal neuroectodermal tumor (GNET) is a very rare disease entity, especially in the esophagus. The diagnosis of GNET is based on histologic, immunohistochemical, and genetic findings. The choice of treatment is complete resection, and further treatment options can be considered. Herein, we describe a case of successful surgical treatment of a 23-year-old man with recurrent malignant esophageal GNET.

Keyword

Esophageal malignant gastrointestinal neuroectodermal tumor; Gastrointestinal neuroectodermal tumor

MeSH Terms

Diagnosis
Esophagus
Humans
Neural Plate*
Neuroectodermal Tumors*
Rare Diseases
Young Adult
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