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Severe neutrophilic leukocytosis as a progression marker in granulocyte colony-stimulating factor-producing squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus.

Shun YamaguchiKengo KanetakaShinichiro KobayashiYasuhiro NagataNaoe KinositaJunya FukuokaShunsuke MurakamiFumihiko FujitaMitsuhisa TakatsukiSusumu Eguchi
Published in: Clinical case reports (2017)
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.
Keyphrases
  • peripheral blood
  • squamous cell carcinoma
  • early onset
  • recombinant human
  • radiation therapy
  • adverse drug
  • drug induced