Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Stage IIB (2)
Title: | Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Stage IIB (2) |
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Description: |
Stage IIB squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus (2); drawing shows the esophagus and stomach. An inset shows (a) cancer cells of an unknown grade in the mucosa layer, thin muscle layer, submucosa layer, thick muscle layer, and connective tissue layer of the esophagus wall. Also shown is (b) the location of the tumor in the esophagus is unknown. Stage IIB squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus (2). Cancer has spread into the connective tissue layer of the esophagus wall. The grade of the cancer cells is not known, or it is not known where the tumor has formed in the esophagus. |
Topics/Categories: |
Anatomy -- Digestive/Gastrointestinal System Cancer Types -- Esophageal Cancer Cells or Tissue -- Abnormal Cells or Tissue Staging |
Type: | Color, Medical Illustration (JPEG format) |
Source: | National Cancer Institute |
Creator: | Terese Winslow (Illustrator) |
AV Number: | CDR796796 |
Date Created: | July 18, 2019 |
Date Added: | July 8, 2019 |
Reuse Restrictions: |
Yes - This image is copyright protected. Any use of this image is subject to prevailing copyright laws. U.S. Government has reuse rights. Please contact the rights holder of this image for permission requests.
Rights holder: Terese Winslow Email: terese@teresewinslow.com |