esophagus cancer

Intramucosal adenocarcinoma of the esophagus

Intramucosal adenocarcinoma is a type of early-stage esophageal cancer. It is called ‘intramucosal’ because the tumour cells have not spread any further than the mucosa, a thin layer of tissue inside the esophagus. Treatment options for patients with intramucosal adenocarcinoma include endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and sometimes endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). The esophagus The esophagus is …
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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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Invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus

Invasive squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a type of esophageal cancer. The tumour starts from specialized squamous cells that cover the inside of the esophagus. Invasive squamous cell carcinoma is one of the most common types of esophageal cancer worldwide. This article will help you understand your diagnosis and pathology report for invasive squamous cell …
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