Clinical Oncology: Case Reports

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Vani Konda Author

Subjects of specialization
Genitourinary Cancer, Medical Oncology, Tumor, Targeted Therapy

Affiliation
Department of Gastroenterology, Center for Esophageal Diseases, Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, Texas, USA

Biography

Dr. Vani is working in the Department of Gastroenterology, Center for Esophageal Diseases, Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, Texas, USA. For over the  past few year working in the Department of Gastroenterology, Center for Esophageal Diseases, his specialization is in Genitourinary Cancer, Medical Oncology, Targeted Therapy  and many more


Publications

Case Report Open Access

Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Esophagus after Adalimumab Treatment for Psoriatic Arthritis from Human Papillomavirus Activation

Author(s):

Suraj Sulhan, Vani Konda, Shannon Kelley, Estrellita Ontiveros and Steven G. Leeds* (USA)

Background: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a risk factor that can lead to the development of squamous dysplastic changes and squamous cell carcinoma in patients with coexisting immunosuppression. Such altered immune systems are seen in patients receiving anti-tumor necrosis factor agents for the treatment of various rheumatological disorders. Case presentation: Here we present the case of a 39-year-old female, non-drinker, non-smoker, with the diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis, who presented with new onset dysphagia. Her evaluation showed evidence of pan-esophageal high grade squamous dysplasia. The patient failed organ sparing endoscopic intervention with radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation warranting a near total esophagectomy. Conclusion: In an otherwise low risk patient, this ext... view moreĀ»

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