Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the stomach: a rare case report

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2019 Jul;111(7):571-572. doi: 10.17235/reed.2019.6121/2018.

Abstract

Primary squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of stomach is a rare disease. There are fewer than 100 cases published in the literatura. The pathogenesis remains to be elucidated and the prognosis is poor. In the case presented here, clínical, endosopy, histopathological examination and staging are described; However, the outcome was bad and the patient died 6 months later.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Stomach Neoplasms / pathology*