Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

Definition

Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is a type of esophageal carcinoma (EC) that can affect any part of the esophagus, but is usually located in the upper or middle third.

Also known as ESCC, esophageal epidermoid carcinoma, esophageal scc, esophageal squamous cell cancer, esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, esophagus scc, esophagus squamous cell carcinoma, oesophagus scc, scc of esophagus, scc of the esophagus, scc of the oesophagus, squamous cell car. - esophagus, squamous cell car. - oesophagus, squamous cell carcinoma of esophagus, squamous cell carcinoma of oesophagus, squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus, squamous cell 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

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Tislelizumab may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)