Esophageal carcinoma with metastasis in breast. A rare case report
Keywords:
Esophageal carcinoma, metastasis., Unexpected sites, Radiotherapy, squamous cell carcinomaAbstract
This case report highlights breast as an unexpected and rare site of metastasis in esophageal carcinoma . It also discusses about the mode of spread in esophageal cancer and its management.
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