Gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma
Gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma
Definition
A carcinoma that arises from glandular epithelial cells of the esophagogastric junction.
Also known as adenocarcinoma - GEJ, adenocarcinoma of cardioesophageal junction, adenocarcinoma of gastroesophageal junction, adenocarcinoma of the cardioesophageal junction, adenocarcinoma of the EG junction, adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction, adenocarcinoma of the gastroesophageal junction, adenocarcinoma of the GE junction, esophagogastric junction adenocarcinoma, gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma — 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 |
| Esophagogastric junction | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |