Esophageal carcinoma

Case contributed by Kewal Arunkumar Mistry
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Dysphagia, more to solids.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
Barium

Double contrast barium oesophagram shows a long segment irregular narrowing of the mid thoracic esophagus with mucosal irregularity and typical apple core appearance, suggestive of esophageal carcinoma.

Case Discussion

Oesophagoscopic biopsy revealed squamous cell carcinoma.

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