Comparison of clinical and prognostic characteristics between superficial basaloid and conventional esophageal squamous carcinoma
摘要
Superficial basaloid esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SBSCC) is a rare variant of early esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Its clinicopathological characteristics remain poorly defined. This study retrospectively investigates SBSCC cases treated with endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), comparing them to superficial conventional squamous cell carcinoma (SCSCC).
MethodsPatients who underwent ESD for superficial esophageal squamous cell carcinoma at Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital between January 2014 and December 2019 were reviewed. Based on histopathological findings, cases were classified into SBSCC and SCSCC groups. Clinical, endoscopic, and pathological data were collected and outcomes analyzed.
ResultsOut of 477 patients, 31 (6.5%) had SBSCC and 446 (93.5%) had SCSCC. SBSCC patients were more likely to be male (P = 0.027). No significant differences were found in age, smoking, alcohol use, tumor size, location, or ESD-related complications. However, SBSCC was associated with lower complete (74.2% vs. 91.5%; P = 0.006) and curative (58.1% vs. 75.6%; P = 0.031) resection rates, deeper invasion (P = 0.018), and more frequent vertical margin involvement (P = 0.010). Both overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) were significantly lower in the SBSCC group compared to the SCSCC group (OS: 87.1% vs. 95.0%, P = 0.042; DFS: 76.7% vs. 94.2%, P < 0.05). Post-ESD surgery, chemoradiation, and recurrence were more frequent in SBSCC (P < 0.05). Multivariate analysis identified SBSCC as an independent risk factor for DFS (HR: 4.6; 95% CI 1.990–10.650; P < 0.001), while lymphovascular invasion and complete resection were significant for OS.
ConclusionsESD is effective for both SBSCC and SCSCC with low complication rates. However, SBSCC presents with deeper invasion, lower curative resection rates, and worse DFS, highlighting the need for careful post-ESD management.