Carcinoma in situ of the oesophagus
Here you'll find our current definition of the critical illness, additional condition or child specific condition we cover. We've also listed any previous definitions we may have had. With each new definition we've highlighted what's changed from the previous definition.
Current definition
October 2016 (ACC)
Carcinoma in situ of the oesophagus
The separate definition of carcinoma in situ of the oesophagus was removed in October 2016 as this condition will now be covered under the new definition: Carcinoma in situ (other).
Change from the previous definition
This definition has been removed.
Previous definitions
November 2015 (ACC)
Carcinoma in situ of the oesophagus – with surgery to remove the tumour
A diagnosis of carcinoma in situ of the oesophagus positively diagnosed with histological confirmation by biopsy together with undergoing of surgery to remove the tumour.
For the above definition the following is not covered:
- treatment other than surgery.