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Which of the following is not done in carcinoma esophagus?

A
Biopsy
B
pH - metry/monitoring
C
CT chest
D
PET scan
High-Yield Explanation
CARCINOMA ESOPHAGUS: Squamous cell carcinoma of esophagus usually affects the upper two thirds;whereas, adenocarcinoma usually affects lower third of esophagus. Tobacco, alcohol, GERD & Obesity are some of the common etiological features. Bad prognosis if lymph nodes are involved. The most common presenting symptom is Dysphagia. INVESTIGATIONS: 1st investigation - Barium Swallow IOC for Dx - Endoscopy with biopsy IOC for staging - EUS IOC for staging in cases of obstructed lumen/ advanced stage: CECT IOC for distant metastasis - PET Scan

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