A rare case of carcino-sarcoma of the esophagus with huge intrathoracic metastasis

Carcinosarcoma of the esophagus constitutes only 0.5%-2.8% of all malignant esophageal cancers. It is identified by the presence of both carcinomatous and sarcomatous components. A clear regimen of treatment has not been established due to the limited understanding of the disease. We present a case of carcinosarcoma of the esophagus with rapid recurrence and invasion to the intrathoracic cavity only 6 weeks after esophagectomy. Carcinosarcoma carries a poor prognosis, as it has a late tendency of hematogenous spread with a high growth rate.