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What are the different types of esophageal cancer?
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Two main types: The two main types are adenocarcinoma (the most common, derived from barrett's metaplasia) and squamous cell carcinoma. Adenocarcinoma is caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd), and squamous cell carcinoma is generally caused by smoking and alcohol.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Ca esophagus: Adeno ca and squamous cell ca.
Answered 3/25/2016
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Generally 2: Generally two types: adenocarcinoma and squamous cell. Check here: http://www.Cancer.Net/cancer-types/esophageal-cancer.
Answered 2/9/2013
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