Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Esophagus

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A malignant neoplasm that has spread to the esophagus from another organ or system, or from a primary esophageal malignant neoplasm that is not in continuity with the metastatic lesion. Representative examples of metastatic malignant neoplasms to the esophagus include breast and lung metastatic carcinomas and metastatic melanomas.

**Synonyms:** - Esophageal Metastasis - Metastases to Esophagus - Metastases to the Esophagus - Metastasis to Esophagus - Metastasis to the Esophagus - Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm to the Esophagus - Metastatic Neoplasm to the Esophagus - Metastatic Tumor to the Esophagus