Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Stage IIA (part 2)
| Title: | Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Stage IIA (part 2) |
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| Description: |
Stage IIA squamous cell cancer of the esophagus (2); drawing shows the esophagus and stomach. An inset shows the layers of the esophagus wall with cancer in the mucosa, submucosa, muscle, and connective tissue layers. Also shown are lymph nodes. Stage IIA squamous cell cancer of the esophagus (2). The tumor is in the lower esophagus or it is not known where the tumor is. Cancer has spread into the muscle layer or the connective tissue layer of the esophagus wall. The cancer cells are grade 2-3. Grade 2-3 cancer cells look more abnormal under a microscope and grow and spread more quickly than grade 1 cancer cells. |
| Topics/Categories: |
Anatomy -- Digestive/Gastrointestinal System Cancer Types -- Esophageal Cancer Cells or Tissue -- Abnormal Cells or Tissue Staging |
| Type: | Color, Medical Illustration |
| Source: | National Cancer Institute |
| Creator: | Terese Winslow (Illustrator) |
| AV Number: | CDR757897 |
| Date Created: | September 8, 2014 |
| Date Added: | October 28, 2014 |
| 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 |