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Staging of Esophageal Cancer. A major change between the 2002 and the 2010 TNM staging system is the development of separate stage groupings according to histology. Other major differences from the 2002 classification include:. A simplification of tumor location
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A major change between the 2002 and the 2010 TNM staging system is the development of separate stage groupings according to histology
Other major differences from the 2002 classification include: • A simplification of tumor location • Redefinition of Tis as high-grade dysplasia • Subclassification of T4 disease • Subclassification of nodal (N) status • Reassignment of stage groupings
TNM TNMstaging of esophageal cancer (both squamous cell and adenocarcinoma)(SCC)