Case: 160

Esophageal Cancer

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History: 86 yo female with dyphagia
Solution: The findings on the double contrast esophagram are very concerning for an esophageal cancer. There is mucoasal irregularity of the distal esophagus with a focal narrowing and "shouldering". There is also impressive dilatation of the proximal esophagus with stasis. The findings on this study led to an EUS which showed a focal mass that was confirmed to be a T3 esophageal cancer



subsequent CT confirmed



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Questions

All of the following increase the risk for this disease EXCEPT:
  • Tylosis
  • Celiac disease
  • Eosinophilic gastroenteritis
  • Smoking
  • Plummer-Vinson Syndrome
The prognosis for this patient is good with appropriate management
False
What is the most likely diagnosis? Please be specific.
Esophageal cancer