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Endoscopic image of patient with esophageal adenocarcinoma seen at gastro-esophageal junction. Source: Melvil - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=64273320

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Differentiating Esophageal cancer from other Diseases

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Case #1

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

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

Overview

Classification

Pathophysiology

Differentiating Esophageal cancer from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

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

Treatment

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

Case Studies

Case #1

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