Esophageal cancer
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| Endoscopic image of patient with esophageal adenocarcinoma seen at gastro-esophageal junction. | |
| ICD-10 | C15 |
| ICD-9 | 150 |
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Esophageal cancer |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Classification
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology & Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Causes
Differentiating Esophageal cancer from other diseases
Natural History, Complications & Prognosis
Diagnosis
History & Symptoms | Physical Examination | Staging | Lab Tests | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | PET | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Barium studies | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) | Biopsy | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical therapy: General approaches | Chemotherapy | Radiotherapy | Follow-up
Surgery: General approaches | Esophagectomy | Laser therapy
Prevention: Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention
Resources
- Mayo Clinic Esophageal Cancer Information
- MedlinePlus: Esophageal Cancer
- NCI Esophageal Cancer Home Page
- Tea and Cancer Prevention Fact Sheet (NCI Fact Sheet)
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