Open AccessSevere neutrophilic leukocytosis as a progression marker in granulocyte colony‐stimulating factor‐producing squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus
Author(s) -
Yamaguchi Shun,
Kanetaka Kengo,
Kobayashi Shinichiro,
Nagata Yasuhiro,
Kinosita Naoe,
Fukuoka Junya,
Murakami Shunsuke,
Fujita Fumihiko,
Takatsuki Mitsuhisa,
Eguchi Susumu
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.908
Subject(s) - leukocytosis , medicine , granulocyte colony stimulating factor , esophagus , carcinoma , granulocyte , basal cell , pathology , esophageal squamous cell carcinoma , chemotherapy
Key Clinical Message There are very few reports of esophageal carcinoma producing granulocyte colony‐stimulating factor (G‐ CSF ). G‐ CSF ‐producing esophageal squamous cell carcinoma is an extremely aggressive carcinoma. Leukocyte counts, neutrophil counts, and serum C‐reactive protein levels may be markers of its progression.