Esophageal cancer

Disease information

Esophageal cancer

Esophageal cancer.

Growth of malignant cells to multiply in an uncontrolled way in the esophagus.

Constitute 1% of all malignant tumors.

Higher incidence among 50 - 60 years.

Causes.

Unknown.

Signs and symptoms.

Pain or difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)

Rapid weight loss.

Regurgitation or bloody mucus.

Risk Factors.

Snuff.

Excess alcohol consumption.

Tumors previous head or neck.

Celiac disease.

Hiatus hernia.

Chronic gastric reflux.

Malnutrition.

Hot drinks.

Prevention.

Avoiding known risk factors:

No smoking.

Do not drink alcohol on a regular basis.

Do not drink too hot.

Any medically treat gastrointestinal involvement lasting longer than five days.

Diagnosis and Treatment.

Diagnosis:

Radiography.

Biopsy of the suspected area.

Scanner.

Esofagoscopia.

Treatment:

Surgery, radiation and chemotherapy or mixture of both.

Medication.

Morphine for pain or avoid pain.

Tranquilizers and anxiolytics.

Anticholinergics blockers or calcium, to prevent esophageal spasms.

Diet: In the natural evolution of the disease, the worst ever tolerate solid foods should move first to a diet, paste, based purees, and then to a liquid diet.

Complications.

Rapid metastasis in the liver and lung.

Esophageal constriction.

Forecast.

Incurable except in cases of very early diagnosis.

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