Dysphagia Revealing Pulmonary Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Successful Palliation With Esophageal Stenting in an Elderly Patient.
In elderly patients, a smooth concentric esophageal stricture with normal mucosa should raise suspicion of extraesophageal causes, prompting cross-sectional imaging such as computed tomography. Dysphagia may rarely be the initial symptom of lung cancer, and esophageal stenting offers rapid, effective palliation, restoring oral intake, and improving quality of life.
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Belaich Belaich, Bentayeb Bentayeb, El Mazghi El Mazghi, Assili Assili, Zouaoui Zouaoui, Azouaoui Azouaoui, Hnach Hnach, Aqodad Aqodad
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