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TL;DR
This case report describes a 25-year-old woman with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma who lacked conventional risk factors. She was successfully treated with neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy followed by surgery.
Clinical Case Reports · 6 authors, 3 centres
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This case report describes a 25-year-old woman with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma who lacked conventional risk factors. She was successfully treated with neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy followed by surgery.
This is a case report of a 25-year-old female presenting with progressive dysphagia and weight loss, leading to a diagnosis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma in the mid esophagus. The patient, who had no traditional risk factors like smoking, alcohol, or family history, underwent neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy, which yielded a remarkable response, followed by VATS and esophagectomy. The discussion highlights the rarity of esophageal cancer in young individuals, the role of environmental and genetic factors, and current diagnostic and treatment modalities. The case underscores a potential shift in disease epidemiology and the importance of multidisciplinary management.