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*[[Radiation changes]]. | |||
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Revision as of 17:03, 14 April 2016
Radiation esophagitis is a relatively uncommon pathology of the esophagus seen in the context of radiation treatments for thoracic malignancies.
General
- Uncommon ~1% of patients getting radiation.[1]
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<pre> Esophagus, 25 cm, Biopsy: - Acute esophagitis with edema, see comment. - NEGATIVE for dysplasia and NEGATIVE for malignancy. Comment: The history of radiation is noted. Stains are pending to exclude micro-organisms not appreciated on H&E staining; the results will be reported in an addendum.
See also
References
- ↑ Murro, D.; Jakate, S. (Jun 2015). "Radiation esophagitis.". Arch Pathol Lab Med 139 (6): 827-30. doi:10.5858/arpa.2014-0111-RS. PMID 26030254.