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Diseases
Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
malignant neoplasm of esophagus
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- Diseases
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Core Information
- Disease Name
- Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
- Standard Disease Name
- malignant neoplasm of esophagus
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- ICD-10
- C15|C15.9
Identifiers
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- MeSH ID
- D004938
- OMIM ID
- MTHU023599
- UMLS ID
- C0546837
- HPO ID
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Description and Extensions
- Description
- NCI2016_02D:A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm involving the esophagus.|MEDLINEPLUS_20151021:<p>The esophagus is a hollow tube that carries food and liquids from your throat to your stomach. Early esophageal cancer usually does not cause symptoms. Later, you may have symptoms such as</p> <ul> <li>Painful or difficult swallowing</li> <li>Weight loss</li> <li>A hoarse voice or cough that doesn't go away</li> </ul> <p>You're at greater risk for getting esophageal cancer if you smoke, drink heavily, or have <a href='https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/gerd.html'>acid reflux</a>. Your risk also goes up as you age</p> <p> Your doctor uses imaging tests and a biopsy to diagnose esophageal cancer. Treatments include surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. You might also need <a href='https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/nutritionalsupport.html'>nutritional support</a>, since the cancer or treatment may make it hard to swallow.</p> <p >NIH: National Cancer Institute</p>
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