Esophageal cancer differential diagnosis

Esophageal cancer Microchapters
Home
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 differential diagnosis On the Web
Most recent articles
cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Esophageal cancer differential diagnosis 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 differential diagnosis
CDC on Esophageal cancer differential diagnosis
Esophageal cancer differential diagnosis in the news
Blogs on Esophageal cancer differential diagnosis
Directions to Hospitals Treating Esophageal cancer
Risk calculators and risk factors for Esophageal cancer differential diagnosis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Parminder Dhingra, M.D. [2]

Overview

Esophageal cancer must be differentiated from *Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Barrett's esophagus, Esophageal achalasia, Gastritis, Gastric ulcer, and Stomach cancer

Differentiating Esophageal cancer from other Diseases

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

• Barrett's esophagus

• Esophageal achalasia

• Gastritis
• Gastric ulcer
• Stomach cancer

References

Template:WikiDoc Sources