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SCHLITTLER, Luís Alberto et al. Small Cell Carcinoma of the Esophagus. J Port Gastrenterol. [online]. 2011, vol.18, n.5, pp.243-246. ISSN 0872-8178.

Primary small cell carcinoma of the esophagus is a rare disease, characterized by an aggressive course with poor overall outcome. The incidence rate ranges from 0,8% to 2,4% of all esophageal malignancies, with approximately 350 cases described in the literature^1-3. Authors report two cases of male patients, with esophageal small cell carcinoma, treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Palabras clave : Small cell carcinoma; esophagus.

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