Carcinosarcoma of the esophagus: three cases with immunohistological examination

Hepatogastroenterology. 1998 Nov-Dec;45(24):2193-6.

Abstract

Carcinosarcoma of the esophagus is a rare malignant tumor with both carcinomatous and sarcomatous components. We present 3 cases of carcinosarcoma of the esophagus and discuss the histogenesis of the tumors. We performed immunohistochemical studies using various antibodies: anti-cytokeratin, anti-vimentin, anti-smooth muscle actin, anti-p53, and MIB 1 reacting with Ki-67 nuclear antigen.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis*
  • Carcinosarcoma / pathology*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Esophagus / pathology
  • Humans
  • Immunoenzyme Techniques
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor