Primary adenosquamous carcinoma of the esophagus: an analysis of 39 cases

Abstract

Primary ASC of the esophagus is a rare disease with difficultly to be histologically confirmed by endoscopic biopsy. The prognosis of esophageal ASC was no worse than esophageal SCC and AC. Lymph node metastasis is the most influent prognostic factor. The TNM staging system of esophageal SCC is applicable for esophageal ASC.