Cancer Esophagus Flashcards
1
Q
Pt has esophageal cancer, tumor is >5 cm with associated LN.
what is TNM stage?
A
T2 N1 M0
2
Q
M/C histopathological type of cancer esophagus
A
Squamous cell carcinoma
3
Q
Main DD of esophageal cancer,
How to differentiate between them?
A
Achalasia
Difference:
Achalasia: dysphagia for fluids, bird peak appearance
Cancer: Dysphagia for solids, rat tail appearance