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Squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus (view source)
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{{ Infobox diagnosis | {{ Infobox diagnosis | ||
| Name = {{PAGENAME}} | | Name = {{PAGENAME}} | ||
| Image = | | Image = Esophageal_squamous_cell_carcinoma_-_a1_--_high_mag.jpg | ||
| Width = | | Width = | ||
| Caption = | | Caption = Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. [[H&E stain]]. | ||
| Synonyms = | | Synonyms = | ||
| Micro = atypical cells | | Micro = atypical squamous cells invading into the lamina propria | ||
| Subtypes = | | Subtypes = | ||
| LMDDx = [[ | | LMDDx = [[squamous dysplasia of the esophagus]] | ||
| Stains = CK5/6 +ve, p63 +ve | | Stains = CK5/6 +ve, p63 +ve | ||
| IHC = | | IHC = | ||
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| Grossing = | | Grossing = | ||
| Site = [[esophagus]] - proximal or mid portion | | Site = [[esophagus]] - proximal or mid portion | ||
| Assdx = | | Assdx = [[squamous dysplasia of the esophagus]], [[alcohol]], [[smoking]] | ||
| Syndromes = | | Syndromes = | ||
| Clinicalhx = | | Clinicalhx = | ||
| Signs = | | Signs = | ||
| Symptoms = | | Symptoms = dysphagia of solid and liquids | ||
| Prevalence = uncommon | | Prevalence = uncommon | ||
| Bloodwork = | | Bloodwork = | ||
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*Reflux is ''not'' a risk factor for esophageal SCC. | *Reflux is ''not'' a risk factor for esophageal SCC. | ||
**It is a risk factor indirectly for [[esophageal adenocarcinoma]]. | **It is a risk factor indirectly for [[esophageal adenocarcinoma]]. | ||
Clinical: | |||
*Dysphagia of solid and liquids. | |||
*Weight loss. | |||
==Gross== | ==Gross== | ||