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Created page with "'''Organ''': Oesophagus '''Description''': We can see that the mucosa of the oesophagus is normal, except on the lower part. On that part is the mucosa ulcerated. '''Diagnosis''': Probably oesophageal adenocarcinoma, unlikely oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma '''Risk factors:''' * Oesophageal adenocarcinoma ** Barret’s metaplasia (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease) * Oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma ** Smoking ** Alcohol ** Poor hygiene '''Theory''': Two ma..."
(Created page with "'''Organ''': Oesophagus '''Description''': We can see that the mucosa of the oesophagus is normal, except on the lower part. On that part is the mucosa ulcerated. '''Diagnosis''': Probably oesophageal adenocarcinoma, unlikely oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma '''Risk factors:''' * Oesophageal adenocarcinoma ** Barret’s metaplasia (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease) * Oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma ** Smoking ** Alcohol ** Poor hygiene '''Theory''': Two ma...")
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