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. 1989 Sep;44(9):749–750. doi: 10.1136/thx.44.9.749

Small cell carcinoma of the oesophagus: report of three cases and review of published cases.

D M Eccles 1, S G Allan 1, C T Sang 1, M A Cornbleet 1
PMCID: PMC462057  PMID: 2555932

Abstract

Small cell carcinoma of the oesophagus is a rare tumour with a poor prognosis. This report presents evidence favouring chemotherapy as the primary treatment.

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