Squamous cell carcinoma of oesophagus

Description

A squamous cell carcinoma arising from the esophagus. It can be associated with a long history of tobacco and alcohol abuse and is exceedingly rare before the age of 30. The median age is around 65 in both males and females, but the incidence in males is much higher than in females. It is located mostly in the middle and lower third of the esophagus. Grossly, polypoid, ulcerated, plaque-like and occult lesions have been described. The microscopic features are the same as in other squamous cell carcinomas. Any degree of differentiation may occur, and variation within a single tumour is common. The prognosis is poor.

Coding note from above levels

For use of this category, reference should be made to the mortality coding rules and guidelines in the Reference Guide.

Exclusions from above levels

• 2D8Y – Malignant neoplasm metastasis in the oesophagus
• http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1965082709 – Malignant mesenchymal neoplasms
• http://id.who.int/icd/entity/111033337 – Malignant neoplasm metastasis in digestive system