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Review
. 2020 Apr;8(7):502.
doi: 10.21037/atm.2020.03.214.

Primary small cell carcinoma of the esophagus: progression in the last decade

Anqi Ji  1 , Runsen Jin  1 , Renquan Zhang  2 , Hecheng Li  1
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Review

Primary small cell carcinoma of the esophagus: progression in the last decade

Anqi Ji et al. Ann Transl Med. 2020 Apr.

Abstract

Primary small cell carcinoma of the esophagus (PSCCE) is a highly malignant tumor that is diagnosed by endoscopic biopsy and immunohistochemistry. Because of its low incidence, a high degree of malignancy, and rapid progress, it is difficult to conduct large, randomized controlled trials and to establish a standard treatment plan for this disease. In recent years, several retrospective studies have been reported, and with the rise of emerging therapies, PSCCE has gradually become a focus of thoracic surgery. This paper reviews progress in the diagnosis and treatment of PSCCE in recent years.

Keywords: Primary small cell carcinoma; esophagus; treatment.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: All authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at http://dx.doi.org/10.21037/atm.2020.03.214). The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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