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OESOPHAGEAL CANCER [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-12-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cancers and Oncology
- The Esophagus
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- esophageal cancer
1, record 1, English, esophageal%20cancer
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Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cancer of the esophagus 2, record 1, English, cancer%20of%20the%20esophagus%20%20%20
correct
- esophagus cancer 2, record 1, English, esophagus%20cancer
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most often, esophageal cancer starts in glandular cells, which make mucus. These cells are in the inner layer of the esophagus called the submucosa. This type of esophageal cancer is called adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. Cancer can also start in flat, thin cells called squamous cells. These cells line the inside of the esophagus. This type of cancer is called squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus. 3, record 1, English, - esophageal%20cancer
Record 1, Key term(s)
- œsophageal cancer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cancers et oncologie
- Oesophage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cancer de l'œsophage
1, record 1, French, cancer%20de%20l%27%26oelig%3Bsophage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cancer de l’œsophage est dû à la formation d’une tumeur maligne dans les tissus de la paroi de l’œsophage. On en distingue deux principaux types : le carcinome épidermoïde attaque les cellules qui tapissent la paroi interne de l’œsophage (les cellules squameuses). Il atteint généralement la partie supérieure de l’œsophage; l’adénocarcinome apparaît plus souvent dans la partie inférieure de l’œsophage. Il attaque les cellules glandulaires qui fabriquent et sécrètent du mucus et d'autres liquides qui contribuent à la digestion. 2, record 1, French, - cancer%20de%20l%27%26oelig%3Bsophage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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