Squamous Cell (Esophageal)

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  • Squamous Cell (Esophageal)

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Etiology

  • Upper 2/3 of esophagus

Risk Factors

  • Age >50
  • Associated with etoh and smoking

Symptoms

  • Weight loss
  • Progressive dyspaghia
  • Solids > liquids
  • Food may get stuck, needing to vomit to relieve symptoms
  • Sometimes pain, hematemesis, melena