Metastatic esophageal cancer presenting as shock by injury of vagus nerve mimicking baroreceptor reflex: A case report

AbstractRationale:Neurogenic shock is generally typified by spinal injury due to bone metastases in cancer patients, but continuous disturbance of the vagus nerve controlling the aortic arch baroreceptor can cause shock by a reflex response through the medulla oblongata.Patient concerns:A 43-year-ol