Cancer Esophagus Flashcards

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Pt has esophageal cancer, tumor is >5 cm with associated LN.
what is TNM stage?

A

T2 N1 M0

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M/C histopathological type of cancer esophagus

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Squamous cell carcinoma

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Main DD of esophageal cancer,
How to differentiate between them?

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Achalasia
Difference:
Achalasia: dysphagia for fluids, bird peak appearance
Cancer: Dysphagia for solids, rat tail appearance

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