All are true about carcinoma oesophagus except

A. Squamous cell is most common type of cancer

B. Squamous is increasing in incidence

C. Squamous is more common in upper two-third of oesophagus

D. Adenocarcinoma is common in lower third of oesophagus

Correct Answer: Squamous is increasing in incidence

Description: Squamous cell carcinoma generally affects the upper two-thirds of the oesophagus and adenocarcinoma the lower third. Worldwide, squamous cell cancer is most common, but adenocarcinoma predominates in the west and is increasing in incidence.Ref: Bailey and Love 27e pg: 1086

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