All of the following statements about Esophageal carcinoma are true, Except:
Answer is D (Pernicious anemia is a risk factor) Pernicious anemia is a risk factor fir stomach carcinoma and not for esophageal carcinoma. Esophageal carcinoma is more common in Men and in elderly Epidemiological feature of esophageal carcinoma * Men > Women * Predominantly affects older age group (> 50 years) Adenocarcinoma is on the rise For unclear reasons the incidence of squamous cell carcinoma has decreased while the rate of adenocarcinoma has risen dramatically. - Harrison Dysphagia is the most common symptom The most common presentation of esophageal carcinoma is progressive dysphagia (solids then liquids)
More common in Men
Adenocarcioma is on rise
Most common in elderly
Pernicious anemia is a risk factor