A 60-year-old man presents with progressive dysphagia to solids then liquids and weight loss. Endoscopy reveals a distal oesophageal tumour. What is t...

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A 60-year-old man presents with progressive dysphagia to solids then liquids and weight loss. Endoscopy reveals a distal oesophageal tumour. What is the next best investigation for staging?

Accepted Answer

Endoscopic ultrasound

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CT scan of the abdomen only

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Barium swallow

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PET scan alone

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Bronchoscopy

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Gastroenterology

A 60-year-old man presents with progressive dysphagia to solids then liquids and weight loss. Endoscopy reveals a distal oesophageal tumour. What is the next best investigation for staging?