Oesophageal carcinoma mimicking a submucosal lesion: a case report

A Rare Case of Locally Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Esophagogastric Junction With Submucosal Progression and Long-Term Survival

“…Management of esophagogastric junction (EGJ) squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) remains controversial, because of the unique anatomical location, and overall prognosis is poor. Complete intramural growth without mucosal invasion is an exceedingly rare presentation (1,2). We report a locally advanced EGJ SCC showing intramural progression with long-term survival.…”

“…SCC commonly presents as irregular bulging masses or ulceration, whereas intramural growth without mucosal invasion is extremely rare (1,2). Endoscopic appearance mimics a submucosal tumor, and endoscopic ultrasonography-guided biopsies are often required to establish the accurate diagnosis (2).…”