Management of Advanced Esophageal Cancer Patients
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What is the most common presenting symptom of esophageal carcinoma?

  • Pain in epigastric area
  • Weight loss (correct)
  • Hoarseness
  • Hematemesis
  • Which symptom is a sign of unresectability in esophageal carcinoma?

  • Stridor (correct)
  • Respiratory symptoms
  • Pain over bony structures
  • Dysphagia
  • What is the study of choice for characterizing esophageal strictures?

  • CT scan
  • Endoscopy
  • Barium esophagraphy (correct)
  • MRI
  • When does dysphagia typically occur in the course of esophageal carcinoma?

    <p>Late-stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve invasion leads to hoarseness in esophageal carcinoma?

    <p>Recurrent laryngeal nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of people with esophageal carcinoma experience weight loss?

    <p>&gt; 50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered the second most common symptom in esophageal carcinoma?

    <p>&gt; 50% weight loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

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