Asymptomatic Presentation of Invasive Adenocarcinoma of theEsophagus: A Case Report

Authors

  • Thomas McCray Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, 4350 US-421, Lillington, NC, 2754, USA Author
  • John Azat Masoud Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, 4350 US-421, Lillington, NC, 2754, USA Author
  • John Poulos Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, 1638 Owen Dr., Fayetteville 28304, NC, USA Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/JGHR/2020(1)105

Keywords:

Asymptomatic, Invasive Adenocarcinoma, Esophageal, Dysphagia

Abstract

Esophageal and gastroesophageal junction cancers are of the malignancies that are often associated with a poor prognosis, making it one of the most common causes of cancer-related death worldwide. Common symptoms include dysphagia, odynophagia, cough, regurgitation of solid food, and weight loss. This case outlines a rare presentation of a large esophageal adenocarcinoma.

Author Biographies

  • Thomas McCray, Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, 4350 US-421, Lillington, NC, 2754, USA

    Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, 4350 US-421, Lillington, NC, 2754, USA 

  • John Azat Masoud, Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, 4350 US-421, Lillington, NC, 2754, USA


    Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, 4350 US-421, Lillington, NC, 2754, USA

  • John Poulos, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, 1638 Owen Dr., Fayetteville 28304, NC, USA


    Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, 1638 Owen Dr., Fayetteville 28304, NC, USA

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Published

2020-10-26

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2020): Volume 1 Issue 1

Section

Articles