Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the stomach: a rare entity

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2019 Mar;111(3):250. doi: 10.17235/reed.2018.5900/2018.

Abstract

We present the case of a primary squamous cell carcinoma (PSCC) and inform about the evidence to date and also highlight the diagnostic criteria. We present the case report of a 78-year-old female was admitted due to a 2-week history of abdominal pain, weight loss and vomiting.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / chemistry
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Rare Diseases / pathology*
  • Stomach Neoplasms / chemistry
  • Stomach Neoplasms / pathology*

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor