Visceral Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome, and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma

Visceral Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome, and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma

Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) represents an exemplar of obesity-associated carcinogenesis, with a progressive increase in EAC risk with increased body mass index. In this context, there is increased focus on visceral adipose tissue and associated metabolic dysfunction, including hypertension, diab...

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Main Authors: Jessie A. Elliott, John V. Reynolds
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Oncology
Subjects:
esophageal cancer
adenocarcinoma
obesity
visceral obesity
metabolic syndrome
Barrett's esophagus
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2021.627270/full

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