Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

Therapeutic area
Oncology
Rare disease
Yes

Definition
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is a type of esophageal carcinoma (EC) that can affect any part of the esophagus, but is usually located in the upper or middle third.
Genetic basis
No
Non-human condition
No
Rare disease
Yes
Listing at source
Listed
Condition name
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Therapeutic area
Oncology

  • esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
  • ESCC
  • esophageal epidermoid carcinoma
  • esophageal scc
  • esophageal squamous cell cancer
  • esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
  • esophagus scc
  • esophagus squamous cell carcinoma
  • oesophagus scc
  • scc of esophagus
  • scc of the esophagus
  • scc of the oesophagus
  • squamous cell car. - esophagus
  • squamous cell car. - oesophagus
  • squamous cell carcinoma of esophagus
  • squamous cell carcinoma of oesophagus
  • squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus
  • squamous cell carcinoma of the oesophagus

Severity
Severe

  • Gastroenterology
  • Oncology

MONDO ID
Parent condition
MONDO:0005096

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