Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	122913
DOI	10.4253/wjge.122913
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Endoscopic submucosal sissection combining radiotherapy for t1b esophageal lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma: A case report
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Yi Mou, Shan Li, Yu-Hang Zhang and Bing Hu
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number National Natural Science Foundation of China NO. 82170675
Corresponding Author	Yi Mou, MD, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guo Xue Alley, Wuhou District, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. 125654639@qq.com
Key Words	Esophageal lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma; Endoscopic submucosal dissection; T1b esophageal carcinoma; Radiotherapy; Epstein-Barr virus; Case report
Core Tip	Esophageal lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma (LELC) is a rare entity prone to misdiagnosis. We report a case of tiny T1b esophageal LELC treated with en-bloc endoscopic submucosal dissection followed by adjuvant radiotherapy. Despite the small lesion size, submucosal invasion was present. No recurrence was observed during three years follow-up. This case suggests that even small superficial LELC may harbor invasive potential. Although adjuvant radiotherapy was administered in line with esophageal cancer guidelines, a unified treatment consensus for this rare pathology remains lacking and requires further investigation.
Citation	Mou Y, Li S, Zhang YH, Hu B. Endoscopic submucosal sissection combining radiotherapy for t1b esophageal lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma: A case report. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.4253/wjge.122913
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Received	2026-05-08 06:55
Peer-Review Started	2026-05-08 06:56
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-06-11 10:14
Return for Revision	2026-06-22 10:47
Revised	2026-07-22 16:08
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-08-03 10:48
Second Decision by Editor	2026-08-31 03:15
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-08-31 08:12
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