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Although an occlusive tumor may be suspected on a [[barium swallow]] or [[barium meal]], the diagnosis is best made with [[esophagogastroduodenoscopy]] (EGD, [[endoscopy]]); this involves the passing of a flexible tube down the esophagus and visualising the wall. [[Biopsy|Biopsies]] taken of suspicious lesions are then examined [[histology|histologically]] for signs of malignancy. | Although an occlusive tumor may be suspected on a [[barium swallow]] or [[barium meal]], the diagnosis is best made with [[esophagogastroduodenoscopy]] (EGD, [[endoscopy]]); this involves the passing of a flexible tube down the esophagus and visualising the wall. [[Biopsy|Biopsies]] taken of suspicious lesions are then examined [[histology|histologically]] for signs of malignancy. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Other Imaging Findings
Although an occlusive tumor may be suspected on a barium swallow or barium meal, the diagnosis is best made with esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD, endoscopy); this involves the passing of a flexible tube down the esophagus and visualising the wall. Biopsies taken of suspicious lesions are then examined histologically for signs of malignancy.