PRIMARY MUCOEPIDERMOID CARCINOMA OF THE ESOPHAGUS - A CASE REPORT

Primary mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) of the esophagus is an uncommon neoplasm account for 0.05 to 2.2 percent of all cases of primary oesophageal cancer . Diagnosis depends on precise microscopic criteria characterized by a diffuse mixture of squamous and mucus-secreting glandular carcinoma cells. It is believed to arise from the submucosal glands or ducts or from the stratified squamous epithelium of the esophagus. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the esophagus is extremely aggressive and has a poor prognosis. The poor prognosis of esophageal MEC may be caused by high proliferative and metastatic potential. Treatment for this tumor has primarily been surgical resection.One such rare tumor was reported at the Institute of pathology madras medical college is being published for its rarity.