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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
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Gastrointestinal Cancer Group Cologne (GCGC)
Modified from: Wittekind and Schmiegel
oesophagogastric junction or those
within 2 cm of the oesophagogastric
junction without extension in the
oesophagus are classified and staged
using the gastric carcinoma