Korean J Pathol.  1992 Feb;26(1):96-98.

Basaloid-Squamous Carcinoma of the Esophagus: A case report

• Jang TJ
• Choi IJ

Abstract

Basaloid-squamous carcinoma of the esophagus is rare and similiar to the solid type of adenoid cystic carcinoma of the salivary gland. The origin of this tumor is unknown. The tumor was located in the lower third of the esophagus. The case of basaloid-squamous carcinoma consisted of submucosal tumor showing carcinoma with a basaloid pattern and focal squamous differentiation associated with squamous cell carcinoma or carcinoma in situ of the esophageal mucosa. A few submucosal tumor cells were positive for cytokeratin.

Keyword

Basaloid-squamous carcinoma; Esophagus