Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology
Manuscript ID	113494
Country	China

Category	Oncology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Solitary esophageal metastasis ten years after curative resection of stage I rectal adenocarcinoma: A case report
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Yu Zhang, Zi-Xin Li, Dai-Yuan Ma and Fang Liu
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Corresponding Author	Fang Liu, Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, No. 1 Maoyuan South Road, Nanchong 637000, Sichuan Province, China. fang1986121@126.com
Key Words	Esophageal metastasis; Colorectal cancer; Recurrence; Tumor dormancy; Radiotherapy; Case report
Core Tip	We report a case of a solitary esophageal metastasis occurring in the tenth year after curative resection of stage I rectal adenocarcinoma, representing one of the longest intervals for rectal metastasis to the esophagus. It emphasizes that even early-stage tumors can metastasize to atypical sites after years. Furthermore, we discuss the role of immunohistochemistry in diagnosis and the potential value of radiotherapy combined with systemic treatment.
Citation	Zhang Y, Li ZX, Ma DY, Liu F. Solitary esophageal metastasis ten years after curative resection of stage I rectal adenocarcinoma: A case report. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2025; In press

Received	2025-08-27 06:16
Peer-Review Started	2025-08-27 06:16
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-11-04 07:49
Return for Revision	2025-11-04 07:49
Revised	2025-11-16 18:01
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-11-18 09:14
Second Decision by Editor	2025-12-25 02:35
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-25 07:30
Articles in Press	2025-12-25 07:30
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ISSN	1948-5204 (online)
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