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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 60 year-old have prolonged history of tobacco chewing presented with symptoms of weight loss and dysphagia. Esophageal biopsy was taken from a projectile mass in the esophagus which is shown below. What is your likely diagnosis?
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The correct answer is  - Esophageal biopsy shows Keratin pearls which is suggestive of squamous cell carcinoma. - MC esophageal carcinoma in india - Squamous cell carcinoma. - MC location of SCC - middle 1/3rd of esophagus Endoscopy showing Squamous cell carcinoma of esophagus Barium swallow showing apple core appearance of Squamous cell carcinoma of esophagus EXTRA EDGE: - MC esophageal cancer in developed countries like USA - Adenocarcinoma - MC location of adenocarcinoma - Lower 1/3rd of esophagus