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Can a barium swallow detect esophageal cancer?
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Depends: Barium swallow can disclose lesions in the esophagus and the imaging study can diagnose a mass or ulcer in the esophagus that would be suggestive of cancer. A definitive diagnosis usually requires biopsy and examination of the tissue by a pathologist.
Answered 10/25/2016
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Yes,: but endoscopy is better, and any abnormality that looks like cancer detected on barium swallow will need an endoscopy/biopsy anyway.
Answered 1/15/2019
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