食管癌医学课件.pptVIP

* * Two most common forms of esophageal cancer are named for the type of cells that become malignant Squamous cell carcinoma forms in squamous cells, the thin, flat cells lining the esophagus. This cancer is most often found in the upper and middle part of the esophagus Adenocarcinoma begins in glandular (secretory) cells. Glandular cells in the lining of the esophagus produce and release fluids such as mucus. Adenocarcinomas usually form in the lower part of the esophagus, near the stomach * In the 1960’s squamous cancer accounted for more than 90% of cases but over the last two decades ade