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== Diagnosis and evaluation ==
== Diagnosis and evaluation ==
[[Upper endoscopy]] is the investigation of choice, as it allows for both visual diagnosis and biopsy. [[Endoscopic ultrasound]] may also be necessary to assess the depth of invasion accurately, to distinguish T1A and T1B stages.
[[Upper endoscopy]] is the investigation of choice, as it allows for both visual diagnosis and biopsy. After the diagnosis is made, the most important is to determine the tumour’s resectability. [[Endoscopic ultrasound]] (EUS) is the preferred method for this, as it’s the most accurate technique for staging the tumour locally (T) and regionally (N). EUS can separate T1A and T1B stages.


[[CT]] thorax and abdomen is required for staging. [[Bronchoscopy]] is required if extension into the bronchial system is suspected.
[[CT]] thorax and abdomen is required for staging. [[Bronchoscopy]] is required if extension into the bronchial system is suspected.
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== Prognosis ==
== Prognosis ==
The prognosis is very poor, with a 5-year survival of 15%. The 5-year survival of patients treated with curative surgery is around 30 – 40%. Squamous cell carcinoma has a worse prognosis than adenocarcinoma.
The prognosis is very poor, with a 5-year survival of 15%. The 5-year survival of patients treated with curative surgery is around 30 – 40%. Squamous cell carcinoma has a worse prognosis than adenocarcinoma.
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