Carcinoma of esophagus

Carcinoma of esophagus

Definition

Esophageal carcinoma (EC) is a tumor arising in the epithelial cells lining the esophagus and can be divided into two subtypes: esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) and esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC).

Also known as carcinoma of esophagus, carcinoma of the esophagus, carcinoma of the oesophagus, esophageal carcinoma, esophagus carcinoma, oesophagus carcinoma — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Esophagus Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Esophagus Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0