squamous cell carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Cardias - Ulceration...
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...
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Cardias - Presentation...
Risk factors for esophageal squamous carcinoma include mainly smoking and alcoholism and in those who have a history of chronic heartburn. Chronic heartburn may led to a condition called Barrett´s...
Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma - 45 Year-Old...
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.
Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma - 67 Year-Old...
A 67 year-old female had progressive dysphagia. At the level of the middle third, this raised mass lesion can be observed. An ulcerated area and another mass nearby (left) is seen. (Intramural metastasis)...
Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Visualization...
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,...
Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma - 72 Years-Old...
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...
Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Presentation...
Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the middle third. Esophageal cancer is a treatable disease, but it is rarely curable. The overall 5-year survival rate in patients amenable to definitive treatment...
Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma - 73 Year-Old...
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.--...
Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Display...
Examination of geographic areas of high incidence have identified a number of environmental factors strongly linked to the development of esophageal dysplasia and squamous carcinoma In the United...
Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Precise...
At least 5X more common is men with the male/female ratio varying markedly worldwide, probably representing the variable exposure to environmental factors At least 4X more common in blacks in the U.S.,...