Tumors of the Gastrointestinal tract
Esophageal tumor
• Tumors of the Gastrointestinal tract •
Jan 20 08
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The most common malignant esophageal tumor is squamous cell carcinoma, followed by adenocarcinoma. Symptoms are progressive dysphagia and weight loss. Diagnosis is by endoscopy, followed by CT and endoscopic ultrasound for staging. Treatment varies with stage and generally includes surgery with or without chemotherapy and radiation. Long-term survival is poor except for those with local disease.
Esophageal cancer accounts for about 13,500 cases and 12,500 deaths in the US annually.
