Esophageal Neoplasms: Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation.

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Radiology
• Pathology

Background:

• Esophageal carcinoma epidemiology and management are dynamic.
• Clinical imagers need updated knowledge of common and rare esophageal neoplasms.
• Pathologic diagnoses significantly influence clinical management decisions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To correlate imaging manifestations of esophageal neoplasms with their underlying pathology.
• To provide clinical imagers with insights into rare esophageal malignancies and benign tumors.
• To enhance the clinical relevance of imaging in esophageal disease management.

Main Methods:

• Review of imaging features of common and rare esophageal cancers.
• Correlation of imaging findings with histopathologic diagnoses.
• Discussion of the relationship between pathology and imaging manifestations.

Main Results:

• Rare esophageal malignancies and benign neoplasms exhibit distinct imaging characteristics.
• Understanding these imaging features aids in differential diagnosis.
• Pathologic basis of imaging findings is crucial for accurate interpretation.

Conclusions:

• Imaging plays a critical role in diagnosing and managing esophageal neoplasms.
• Knowledge of pathology-imaging correlations is essential for clinical imagers.
• This review bridges the gap between pathology and imaging for improved patient care.