Solitary esophageal metastasis ten years after curative resection of stage I rectal adenocarcinoma: A case report

Key Points

• Long-term follow-up is essential to monitor for potential tumor recurrence after treatment.
• The case illustrates that metastasis can occur significantly later than expected, in this case, ten years post-surgery.
• Standard follow-up practices may not be adequate to detect late-onset metastasis in colorectal cancer patients.
• Esophageal metastasis from rectal adenocarcinoma emphasizes a need for heightened vigilance in monitoring patients.