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The normal esophagus is lined by stratified squamous nonkeratinizing epithelium. Squamous cell carcinoma arises from this epithelial layer in apparent response to chronic toxic irritation. Alcohol, tobacco, and certain nitrogen...

This 73 year old, male presented progressive dysphagia for solid and liquid. and lost of 20 pounds of weight. Endoscopy revealed a large tumor. Esophagus cancer may develop in any part of the esophagus.-- usual distribution is...

A 45 year-old woman, with progressive dysphagia (difficulty of swallowing) to solid who was found to have this firm, mid esophageal mass. Patient refused surgery and died 15 days after diagnosis.

This 60 year-old female was referred to our endoscopic unit by otorhinolaryngologist, because the patient presented dysphagia.

This 72 year-old man with progressive dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) to solids, who was found to have this malign neoplasia. Cancer of the esophagus remains a devastating disease because it is usually not detected until it...

Endoscopic View of Cancer of the Esophagus Obstructing Esophageal Mass. Unfortunately, most patients with esophageal cancer present with advanced, incurable disease.

Ulcerating Squamous cell carcinoma of the lower end of the esophagus. This 72 year-old female, presented with progressive dysphagia. In order to determinate the etiology an upper endoscopy was carried out.

The tumor is observed between the middle third of the esophagus and the lower one.

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When patients with esophageal cancer are first seen, most have dysphagia. Patients adjust their diet as symptoms progress from solid to liquid food intolerance, and at presentation they have weight loss, anorexia, or both. Odynophagia...