Upper GI 2017

Definition oesophageal/ gastric adenocarcinoma Definition changed 2017

A tumour of epicentre of which is within 2 cm of the oesophagogastric junction and also extends into the oesophagus is classified and staged using the oesophageal scheme. Tumours with an epicentre in the stomach greater than 2 cm from the oesophagogastric junction or those within 2 cm of the oesophagogastric junction without extension in the oesophagus are classified and staged using the gastric carcinoma

Modified from: Wittekind and Schmiegel

Institute of Pathology | Alexander Quaas

Gastrointestinal Cancer Group Cologne (GCGC)