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Esophageal cancer in a young woman with bulimia nervosa: a case report

Authors: Eric T Shinohara, Samuel Swisher-McClure, Michael Husson, Weijing Sun, James M Metz

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2007

Abstract

Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus has increased dramatically within the United States and continues to have a poor prognosis despite aggressive treatment. Identifying potential risk factors is critical for the early detection and treatment of this disease. The present case report describes a very young woman who developed adenocarcinoma of the esophagus after only a brief history of bulimia. These findings suggest that even in very young patients, bulimia may represent a risk factor for adenocarcinoma of the esophagus.

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Title: Esophageal cancer in a young woman with bulimia nervosa: a case report
Authors: Eric T Shinohara
Samuel Swisher-McClure
Michael Husson
Weijing Sun
James M Metz
Publication date: 01-12-2007
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2007
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-1-160

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