Down syndrome and esophageal cancer

Dis Esophagus. 2007;20(2):183-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-2050.2007.00667.x.

Abstract

We present two cases of Down syndrome with inoperable esophageal cancer at a relatively young age. The first patient had a locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the distal esophagus. The second had a short circular adenocarcinoma of the distal esophagus with peritoneal and liver metastases. The cases are discussed with regard to the current literature on Down syndrome and esophageal cancer.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / complications*
  • Adenocarcinoma / diagnosis
  • Adult
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / complications*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnosis
  • Deglutition Disorders / etiology
  • Down Syndrome / complications*
  • Endoscopy, Digestive System
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / complications*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Liver Neoplasms / secondary
  • Male
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / secondary