title: Radiological appearances in early oesophageal carcinoma.
abstract: The radiological appearances in 30 cases of early oesophageal carcinoma are described. The main changes are: (1) localized superficial filling defect; (2) changes in the mucosal folds, such as thickening, tortuosity, interruption, destruction and convergence; (3) minute ulceration. Spasm and stiffness in the affected segment are frequently observed.
mesh_terms: D002278:Carcinoma in Situ / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002291:Carcinoma, Papillary / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D009092:Mucous Membrane / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography