Squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus
ORPHA:99977· ICD-10 C15.4
Definition
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is a type of esophageal carcinoma (EC) that can affect any part of the esophagus, but is usually located in the upper or middle third.
- Prevalence
- 1-9 / 100 000
- Inheritance
- Multigenic/multifactorial, Not applicable
- Age of onset
- Adult, Elderly