Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Stage IIB (3)
| Title: | Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Stage IIB (3) |
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| Description: |
Stage IIB squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus (3); drawing shows the esophagus and stomach. An inset shows cancer cells of any grade in the mucosa layer, thin muscle layer, and submucosa layer of the esophagus wall. Also shown are the thick muscle layer and connective tissue layer of the esophagus wall and cancer in 1 lymph node near the tumor. Stage IIB squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus (3). Cancer has spread into the mucosa layer, thin muscle layer, or submucosa layer of the esophagus wall. Cancer is found in 1 to 2 lymph nodes near the tumor. |
| 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: | CDR796797 |
| 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 |