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"Squamous cell carcinoma of the oesophagus has the highest overall worldwide incidence, but is particularly common in Asia, the eastern coast of Africa, parts of South America, and the Caribbean 15. Incidence in Europe and North America has been reducing 15. There is a recognised male preponderance with M:F ratio as high as 4:115."

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"tylosis (HowelEvans syndrome): a rare autosomal dominant disease with hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles with a high incidence of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma"

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"Barrett oesophagus: for adenocarcinoma"

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"Fanconi anaemia: a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterised by haematological malignancies, pancytopenia, congenital malformations, and solid tumours"

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Headings Valid
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Expected headings

  • H1 Terminology
  • H1 Usage
  • H1 Epidemiology
  • H2 Risk factors
  • H2 Associations
  • H1 Clinical presentation
  • H2 Complications
  • H1 Diagnosis
  • H2 Diagnostic criteria
  • H2 Diagnostic clues
  • H1 Pathology
  • H2 Aetiology
  • H2 Location
  • H2 Classification
  • H2 Macroscopic appearance
  • H2 Microscopic appearance
  • H2 Immunophenotype
  • H2 Markers
  • H2 Genetics
  • H1 Radiographic features
  • H2 Plain radiograph
  • H2 Mammography
  • H2 Antenatal ultrasound
  • H2 Transoesophageal echocardiography
  • H2 Ultrasound
  • H2 CT
  • H3 Dual-energy CT
  • H2 Angiography (DSA)
  • H2 MRI
  • H2 CT/MRI
  • H2 Nuclear medicine
  • H3 PET-CT
  • H3 PET-MRI
  • H1 Radiology report
  • H1 Treatment and prognosis
  • H2 Complications
  • H1 History and etymology
  • H1 Differential diagnosis
  • H2 Clinical differential diagnosis
  • H1 Practical points
  • H1 See also

"Staging"

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"Fluoroscopy"

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"Contrast swallow"

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"Endoscopic ultrasound"

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"FDG PET-CT"

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"Complications"

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"Squamous cell carcinoma of the oesophagus has the highest overall worldwide incidence, but is particularly common in Asia, the eastern coast of Africa, parts of South America, and the Caribbean 15. Incidence in Europe and North America has been reducing 15. There is a recognised male preponderance with M:F ratio as high as 4:115."

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"Adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus is most common in many parts of North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and the incidence is increasing 16. There is a recognised male preponderance with M:F ratio as high as 8:1 15."

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Oxford Comma
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"Adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus is most common in many parts of North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and the incidence is increasing 16. There is a recognised male preponderance with M:F ratio as high as 8:1 15."

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"Endoscopic mucosal resection, without or with localised ablation, is an option for localised (T1a) disease. These epithelial tumours are usually"

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"haematolymphoid tumours (e.g. lymphoma)"

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"fistula formation to the trachea (5-10%), bronchi or mediastinum: can be either due to direct tumour progression or iatrogenic effects (e.g. radiation therapy)"

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"non-malignant conditions (e.g. diffuse inflammation)"

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