Esophagus verrucous carcinoma
Esophagus verrucous carcinoma
Definition
A rare variant of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. It is an exophytic, cauliflower-like or papillary mass that can arise in any part of the esophagus. This variant of squamous cell carcinoma grows slowly and invades locally, with a very low metastasizing potential. (WHO)
Also known as esophageal verrucous cancer, esophageal verrucous carcinoma, esophagus verrucous carcinoma, verrucous carcinoma of esophagus, verrucous carcinoma of the esophagus, verrucous carcinoma of the oesophagus — 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 |