The clue is on the lip: unmasking esophageal adenocarcinoma: A case report

This case highlights the rare presentation of stage IV esophageal adenocarcinoma as a solitary lip lesion without typical gastrointestinal symptoms. Given the rarity of lip involvement, clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for systemic malignancy in atypical skin lesions. Early biopsy and diagnosis are crucial for timely intervention and improved outcomes. The purpose of the study is to highlight the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for gastrointestinal malignancy, even in the absence of traditional gastrointestinal symptoms, when evaluating unusual skin lesions.

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Medicine
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2025-06-20
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https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000042837
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Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
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Abstract

This case highlights the rare presentation of stage IV esophageal adenocarcinoma as a solitary lip lesion without typical gastrointestinal symptoms. Given the rarity of lip involvement, clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for systemic malignancy in atypical skin lesions. Early biopsy and diagnosis are crucial for timely intervention and improved outcomes. The purpose of the study is to highlight the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for gastrointestinal malignancy, even in the absence of traditional gastrointestinal symptoms, when evaluating unusual skin lesions.

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