ICD-11 code : 2B70.0;
Preferred Label : Adenocarcinoma of oesophagus;
ICD-11 definition : A malignant tumor with glandular differentiation arising predominantly from Barrett
mucosa in the lower third of the esophagus. Grossly, esophageal adenocarcinomas are
similar to esophageal squamous cell carcinomas. Microscopically, adenocarcinomas arising
in the setting of Barrett esophagus are typically papillary and/or tubular. The prognosis
is poor.;
ICD-11 synonym : oesophageal adenocarcinoma;
ICD-11 "other" category code : 2B70.0Y;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : 2B70.0Z;
Origin ID : 829915640;
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A malignant tumor with glandular differentiation arising predominantly from Barrett
mucosa in the lower third of the esophagus. Grossly, esophageal adenocarcinomas are
similar to esophageal squamous cell carcinomas. Microscopically, adenocarcinomas arising
in the setting of Barrett esophagus are typically papillary and/or tubular. The prognosis
is poor.