Esophageal carcinoma cuniculatum: a narrative review to understand this rare and commonly misdiagnosed variant of well-differentiated esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Esophageal carcinoma cuniculatum (CC) is a rare variant of a well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Unlike other forms of esophageal cancers, CC of the esophagus is difficult to diagnose on endoscopic biopsies. This can lead to a delay in the diagnosis and increases morbidity. We reviewed the available literature to shed light on the etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of this disease. Our aim is to create a better understanding of this rare disease entity and contribute to a timely diagnosis to reduce the associated morbidity and mortality.

Methods

Extensive review of PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Google Scholar was conducted. We identified the published literature on Esophageal CC from inception till date. We report epidemiol

SUBMITTER: Enofe I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10184030 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature