vitalwiki

Adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus and oesophagogastric junction

ORPHA:99976· ICD-10 C15.2

Definition

Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) is a sub-type of esophageal carcinoma (EC) affecting the glandular cells of the lower esophagus at the junction with the stomach.

Prevalence
1-9 / 1 000 000
Inheritance
Not applicable
Age of onset
Adult, Elderly