CT has been esophageal wall thickening, consider malignant what's going on

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CT examination showed thickening of the esophageal wall, which is considered malignant, indicating that the thickness of the esophageal wall exceeds the normal range, which may be caused by esophageal foreign bodies, esophagitis, esophageal cancer, etc. Details are as follows:

CT has been esophageal wall thickening, consider malignant what's going on

1. Esophageal foreign bodies

mistakenly swallow fish bones, bones, etc., which can cause esophageal Foreign bodies, CT examination at this time can reveal thickening of the esophageal wall.

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Esophageal mucosa in patients with esophagitis is stimulated by inflammatory factors, leading to local congestion and edema, and thickening of the esophageal wall may also occur.

CT has been esophageal wall thickening, consider malignant what's going on

3. Esophageal cancer

Esophageal cancer is a malignant tumor formed by malignant transformation of esophageal mucosal epithelial cells. CT examination shows thickening of the esophageal wall, which may be one of the symptoms of esophageal cancer. Patients can undergo further tissue biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.



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