Oesophageal cancer
Also known as: Malignant neoplasms of oesophagus, unspecified
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In short
The esophagus is a hollow tube that carries food and liquids from the throat to the stomach. Early esophageal cancer usually does not cause symptoms, but later symptoms may include painful or difficult swallowing, weight loss, or a hoarse voice or cough that does not go away. Risk for getting esophageal cancer is greater for those who smoke, drink heavily, have acid reflux, or as age increases. Diagnosis is made using imaging tests and a biopsy, and treatments include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and potentially nutritional support.
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Description
The esophagus is a hollow tube that carries food and liquids from your throat to your stomach. Early esophageal cancer usually does not cause symptoms. Later, you may have symptoms such as:
- Painful or difficult swallowing
- Weight loss
- A hoarse voice or cough that doesn't go away
You're at greater risk for getting esophageal cancer if you smoke, drink heavily, or have acid reflux. Your risk also goes up as you age
Your doctor uses imaging tests and a biopsy to diagnose esophageal cancer. Treatments include surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. You might also need nutritional support, since the cancer or treatment may make it hard to swallow.
NIH: National Cancer Institute
Next to it in ICD-10
- B92After-effects of leprosy
- C07Parotid gland cancer
- C08Salivary gland cancer
- C16Stomach cancer
- C17Small intestine cancer
- C18Colon cancer
Neighbouring codes in the classification, not a medical link.
External resources
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Oesophageal cancer?
C15 (WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision).
What is the ICD-11 code for Oesophageal cancer?
2B70.Z: Malignant neoplasms of oesophagus, unspecified (WHO, ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics).
Sources and attribution
- ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, © World Health Organization, licensed under CC BY-ND 3.0 IGO.
- Names other than the official source titles: Anpheros translations and plain-language names, made with AI assistance and checked automatically; the source names are in English.
- Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine.
- ICD-10 codes and titles © World Health Organization. Source: WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (2019).
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