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ESOPHAGEAL TUMORS IN FAMILY PHYSICIAN PRACTICE

VJEKOSLAVA AMERL ŠAKIĆ ; Vjekoslava Amerl Šakić Family Physician Office, Zagreb, Croatia
INES BALINT ; Ines Balint Family Physician Oi ce, Strmec Samoborski, Croatia

Abstract

Esophageal tumors are relatively rare. They present with typical symptoms in patients that consume spicy food, alcohol, enjoy
cigarette smoking, and after alkaline solution ingestion. Considering their accessibility, they can be diagnosed in early stages. In recent years, the incidence of adenocarcinoma has increased in comparison to squamous cell carcinoma. This surge in the incidence is associated with gastroesophageal refl ux disease and Barrett’s esophagus. Using better algorithms in the diagnosis and follow up of patients at risk, in the years to come we should diagnose patients at earlier stages of the disease.

Keywords

esophageal tumors; risk factors; Barrett’s esophagus

Hrčak ID:

154187

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/154187

Publication date:

12.3.2016.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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