Esophageal cancer

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Esophageal cancer
Endoscopic image of patient with esophageal adenocarcinoma seen at gastro-esophageal junction.
ICD-10	C15
ICD-9	150

Esophageal cancer Microchapters
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Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Differentiating Esophageal cancer from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Study of Choice
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
X-ray
Echocardiography and Ultrasound
CT
MRI
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Esophageal cancer On the Web
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cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
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Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Esophageal cancer All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Esophageal cancer
CDC on Esophageal cancer
Esophageal cancer in the news
Blogs on Esophageal cancer
Directions to Hospitals Treating Esophageal cancer
Risk calculators and risk factors for Esophageal cancer

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Esophageal cancer; oesophageal cancer; esophageal carcinoma; oesophageal carcinoma

Diagnosis

Staging | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | CT | MRI | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Resources

• MedlinePlus: Esophageal Cancer
• NCI Esophageal Cancer Home Page

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