title: Small cell carcinoma of the oesophagus: report of three cases and review of published cases.
abstract: Small cell carcinoma of the oesophagus is a rare tumour with a poor prognosis. This report presents evidence favouring chemotherapy as the primary treatment.
authors.affiliation: University Department of Clinical Oncology, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Eccles
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Allan
authors.forename: C T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Sang
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Cornbleet
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018288:Carcinoma, Small Cell / Q000188:drug therapy; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis