A 65 year old male with a history of smoking and alcohol abuse complains of poor appetite and difficulty swallowing both solid and liquid foods over the course of the last 4 months. He has lost 10 Kg and occasionally vomits blood. A mass is detected in his esophagus and is subsequently biopsied. What is the most likely histological appearance of the biopsy?
A 65 year old male with a history of smoking and alcohol abuse complains of poor appetite and difficulty swallowing both solid and liquid foods over the course of the last 4 months. He has lost 10 Kg and occasionally vomits blood. A mass is detected in his esophagus and is subsequently biopsied. What is the most likely histological appearance of the biopsy?
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A 65 year old male with a history of smoking and alcohol abuse complains of poor appetite and difficulty swallowing both solid and liquid foods over the course of the last 4 months. He has lost 10 Kg and occasionally vomits blood. A mass is detected in his esophagus and is subsequently biopsied. What is the most likely histological appearance of the biopsy?
✓ Correct Answer: C. Squamous cell morphology
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