Carcinoma of the esophagus and long-term sclerotherapy.
We report a case where a chronic non-healing esophageal ulcer which developed following a course of endoscopic sclerotherapy proved to be an esophageal carcinoma. In view of 2 similar previous reports we discuss the possibility that sclerotherapy may act as a carcinogen, and suggest that all such non-healing esophageal ulcers should be biopsied.
McCormick
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PA
Academic Department of Medicine, Royal Free Hospital and School of Medicine, London.
Sawyer
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A
McIntyre
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Burroughs
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AK
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012597:Sclerosing Solutions / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013997:Time Factors
D012597:Sclerosing Solutions