esophageal

High grade squamous dysplasia of the esophagus

High grade squamous dysplasia of the esophagus is a precancerous condition in which the cells lining the inside of the esophagus show significant abnormal growth. These cells are called squamous cells, and they normally form a thin, protective layer called the squamous epithelium. In high grade squamous dysplasia, the squamous cells look very different from …
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Low grade squamous dysplasia of the esophagus

Low grade squamous dysplasia of the esophagus is a precancerous condition in which the cells lining the inside of the esophagus show abnormal growth. These cells are called squamous cells, and they normally form a thin, protective layer called the squamous epithelium. In low grade squamous dysplasia, the squamous cells begin to grow and look …
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Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus

Background: Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus is a type of cancer that forms in the glandular cells of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. It typically develops in a part of the esophagus called the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) near the stomach. This type of cancer is often associated with …
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