Jennifer Flanagan, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Shaun Michael Nordeck MS, RRA, Abstract Co-Author: Research Grant, Toshiba Corporation

Vasantha Vasan MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Richard Charles Batz MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Adenocarcinoma is the most common esophageal cancer in the U.S. and often in an advanced stage when diagnosed. The five year survival rate depends heavily on the stage at diagnosis; therefore early detection is of utmost importance. This educational exhibit will review esophageal adenocarcinoma and its presentation across the imaging spectrum (i.e. UGI, PET/CT, CT, EUS, EGD) and review the pitfalls/mimics that may present.

I. Anatomy review of GI tract with special emphasis of GE junction II. Brief overview of esophageal adenocarcinoma (incidence, risk factors, clinical presentation, work-up, treatment and  prognosis) III. Pictorial review of esophageal adenocarcinoma and key imaging features across the imaging spectrum (i.e. UGI, PET/CT, CT, EUS, EGD) IV. Review pitfalls / mimics V. Summary of teaching points

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Flanagan, J, Nordeck, S, Vasan, V, Batz, R, This May Be Hard to Swallow: A Pictorial Review of Esophageal Adenocarcinoma.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14014862.html