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A malignant epithelial tumor arising from the esophageal mucosa. Two major histologic types of esophageal carcinoma have been described: squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. This type of cancer is associated with excessive ethanol and cigarette usage. Cancer of Esophagus Esophageal Cancer Carcinoma of the Esophagus Cancer of the Esophagus Esophageal cancer, NOS Esophagus Carcinoma Carcinoma of Esophagus |
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A malignant epithelial tumor arising from the esophageal mucosa. Two major histologic types of esophageal carcinoma have been described: squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. This type of cancer is associated with excessive ethanol and cigarette usage. Cancer of Esophagus Esophageal Cancer Carcinoma of the Esophagus Cancer of the Esophagus Esophageal cancer, NOS Esophagus Carcinoma Carcinoma of Esophagus |
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Esophageal Carcinoma |
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Esophageal Carcinoma |
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