Abstract
Esophageal cancer consistently ranks amongst the top ten cancer killers in the world and appears to be increasing in incidence. There are mainly two histology subtypes of esophageal cancer, derived either from squamous or glandular epithelium of the esophagus. Although they have different biological behaviors and contributing factors, both of these can be diagnosed by endoscopy imaging at an early stage. In order to maximize the chances for cure, a thorough and precise diagnosis of superficial neoplasia is of utmost importance. Several methods have been studied in advanced endoscopy imaging in order to obtain more accurate real-time diagnosis of premalignant and malignant changes in the esophagus. These include the use of vital stains and virtual chromoendoscopy. Improvement in endoscopic technologies over the past 2 decades has led to a massive deluge and development of various endoscopic classifications. In this chapter, we will summarize the application of advanced imaging modalities in the diagnosis of superficial esophageal neoplasia specifically concentrating on squamous cell carcinoma.
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Singh, R., Zorron Cheng Tao Pu, L., Choi, K.C. (2021). Diagnosis of Superficial Esophageal Neoplasia: Classification. In: Chiu, P.W.Y., Sano, Y., Uedo, N., Singh, R. (eds) Endoscopy in Early Gastrointestinal Cancers, Volume 1. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-6769-3_4
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