Esophageal cancer

Case contributed by Mayur Vira
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Presentation

Six months of dysphagia.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Female

Barium swallow

From the case: Esophageal cancer
Fluoroscopy

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Frontal oblique

Narrowing and irregularity with hold-up of contrast noted in the mid-thoracic esophagus.

Endoscopic biopsy confirmed moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma 25 cm from the upper incisors.

Case Discussion

Typical appearance of esophageal cancer on barium swallow. Pathology confirmed squamous cell carcinoma. 

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