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ESOPHAGEAL CANCER - Coggle Diagram
ESOPHAGEAL CANCER
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Examination
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in case of metastasis: hepatomegaly, ascites, pleural effusion, mass
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Treatment
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Endoscopic Therapy (Endoscopic Mucosal Resection, Radiofrequency Ablation)
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Pathophysiology
Adenocarcinoma: Linked to GERD, Barrett's esophagus, and genetic mutations (e.g., TP53).
Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Associated with smoking, alcohol, and chronic epithelial irritation.
Definition
Typically begins in the inner layer of the esophagus (mucosa) and can spread outward through its other layers as it progresses. There are two main types: Adenocarcinoma, Squamous cell carcinoma