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Infiltrating-typeInfiltrativetumorsarecharacterizedbyextensiveintramuralspread
Infiltrating-type Infiltrative tumors are characterized by extensive intramural spread
Fungating-typeFungatinglesionsprojectintothelumenandappear as filling defects on barium swallow
Fungating-type Fungating lesions project into the lumen and appear as filling defects on barium swallow
Ulcerating-typeUlceratedlesionshaveregularorirregularevertededgeswithadeepbase and associated infiltrationof the esophageal wall
Ulcerating-type Ulcerated lesions have regular or irregular everted edges with a deep base and associated infiltration of the esophageal wall
Metastases: In the advanced pathologic stages of thedisease, direct extension through the wallof the esophagus is common, as arelymphatic metastases. Intraesophageal SpreadDirect ExtensionLymphatic Spread· Distant Metastatic Disease
Metastases • In the advanced pathologic stages of the disease, direct extension through the wall of the esophagus is common, as are lymphatic metastases. • Intraesophageal Spread • Direct Extension • Lymphatic Spread • Distant Metastatic Disease