Case Report: Solitary adrenal metastasis from esophageal adenocarcinoma.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Solitary adrenal metastasis from a primary esophageal malignancy is relatively rare. While there are case reports of aggressive treatment with esophagectomy and adrenalectomy providing long-term survival, the treatment paradigm is not well defined. Complications from esophageal adenocarcinoma and its treatment can significantly impact the patient's quality of life and prognosis.

Case presentation

Our patient was treated with systemic therapy and, although he initially had a complete response, he later experienced local disease progression along with the development of additional metastatic sites. The patient began FOLFOX, a standard chemotherapy regimen for esophageal/gastric cancer. He experienced side effects such as fever, malaise, and constipation, which wer

SUBMITTER: Machchhar R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12310622 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature