Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
A carcinoma that originates usually from cells on the surface of the middle and lower third of the ESOPHAGUS. Tumor cells exhibit typical squamous morphology and form large polypoid lesions. Mutations in RNF6, LZTS1, TGFBR2, DEC1, and WWOX1 genes are associated with this cancer.
Year introduced: 2019 (2012)
PubMed search builder options
Subheadings:
Tree Number(s): C04.557.470.200.400.330, C04.557.470.700.400.565, C04.588.274.476.205.500, C04.588.443.353.500, C06.301.371.205.500, C06.405.117.430.500, C06.405.249.205.500
MeSH Unique ID: D000077277
Entry Terms:
- Oesophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma