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HISTIOCYTIC SARCOMA- OF OESOPHAGUS, OESOPHAGO GASTRIC JUNCTION STOMACH- FIRST CASE REPORT

Journal: University Journal of Surgery and Surgical Specialities (Vol.2, No. 6)

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Page : 184-186

Keywords : :histiocytic sarcoma; oesophago gastric junction; oesophagectomy; gastrectomy;

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Abstract

We report a rare case of extranodal histiocytic sarcoma with involvement of eosphagus,oesophago gastric junction and stomach which has not been documented in the literature so far. Aprovisional diagnosis of mitotic lesion was made based on the repeated upper g.i. endoscopy.Computed tomography scan revealed , circumferential gasoesophageal wall thickening involving thelower oesophagus, oesophago gastric junction and proximal stomach . Patient underwent sub totaloesophagectomy and total gastrectomy with colonic interpostion . The histiocytic origin of the tumorwas con rmed by positive reaction of the tumor cells for CD 163. He is under regular follow up andreceiving adjuvant radiotherapy

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