Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Stage IIA
Title: | Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Stage IIA |
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Description: |
Stage IIA adenocarcinoma of the esophagus; drawing shows the esophagus and stomach. An inset shows cancer cells in the mucosa layer, thin muscle layer, submucosa layer, and thick muscle layer of the esophagus wall. The cancer cells are grade 3 or the grade is not known. Also shown is the connective tissue layer of the esophagus wall and the lymph nodes. Stage IIA adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. Cancer has spread into the thick muscle layer of the esophagus wall. The cancer cells are grade 3 or the grade is not known. Grade 3 cancer cells look more abnormal under a microscope and grow and spread more quickly than grade 1 and 2 cancer cells. |
Topics/Categories: |
Anatomy -- Digestive/Gastrointestinal System Anatomy -- Lymphatic 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: | CDR762342 |
Date Created: | August 13, 2019 |
Date Added: | March 4, 2015 |
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 |