ESOPHAGEAL CARCINOMA Flashcards
1
Q
squamous cell carcinoma
A
polypoid fungating
most common
cauliflower-like friable mass protruding into lumen
ulcerating type
necrotic ulcer + everted edges
diffuse infiltrating
annular, stenosising narrowing of the lumen due to infiltration into esophageal wall
MICRO
well diff nest of malignant keratinocytes
2
Q
adenocarcinoma
A
gross
early : flat/raised patches
late : large mass more than 5cm in diameter
diffuse infiltrative/ulcerative
micro
produce mucin, form glands (intestinal-like morphology)
