Sex Disparity and Copy Number Alterations in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2019 May;17(6):1207-1209. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2018.08.026. Epub 2018 Aug 16.

Abstract

Although sex differences in the incidence of esophageal cancer are well-established, the independent prognostic value of sex remains unclear. Recently, several groups have performed comprehensive molecular analyses of esophageal tumors,1 providing the opportunity to elucidate the underlying genomic bases for epidemiologic observations. We therefore sought to evaluate the effect of sex on esophageal cancer prognosis and to compare genomic data from tumors in men versus women.

MeSH terms

  • DNA Copy Number Variations*
  • DNA, Neoplasm / genetics*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / epidemiology*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / genetics
  • Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma / diagnosis
  • Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma / epidemiology*
  • Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma / genetics
  • Esophagus / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Male
  • Prognosis
  • Sex Distribution
  • Sex Factors
  • Survival Rate / trends
  • United States / epidemiology

Substances

  • DNA, Neoplasm