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Carcinoma of esophagus

ORPHA:70482

Definition

Esophageal carcinoma (EC) is a tumor arising in the epithelial cells lining the esophagus and can be divided into two subtypes: esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) and esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC).

Prevalence
1-9 / 100 000
Age of onset
Adult