Esophageal cancer

Discussion:

90% of all primary esophageal neoplasms are squamous cell carcinoma. Dysphagia and weight loss are classic presenting symptoms. At the time of presentation (by the time symptoms develope) lumen of esophagus reduces by 50% of its normal caliber.

Squamous cell carcinoma may directly invade adjacent structures i.e. trachea, bronchi, lungs, pericardium and diaphragm and may spread to lymph nodes in the mediastinum, neck and upper abdomen.

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