N. V. Sevian, A. Bekyashev, E. Prozorenko, N. A. Kozlov, D. Naskhletashvili, V. Karakhan, T. G. Gasparyan, D. Avtomonov, E. Bogush, V. Y. Kirsanov, V. Vereshchak, O. Malikhova
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Abstract
Esophageal cancer spreads locally via the circulatory and lymphatic systems and can, extremely rarely, form brain metastases. The development of intracranial metastases is a long-term adverse event indicating poor prognosis. In this paper, we present a case of esophageal cancer with a brain metastasis in a patient who received combination therapy and demonstrated long-term progression-free survival.