Esophageal cancer Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 67-year-old man presents to the clinic for evaluation of difficulty swallowing that began with solids and has progressed to liquids over the past three months. Additionally, he reports a recent onset of voice hoarseness and chest pain when eating. He has unintentionally lost 10 kg (22 lbs) during the past three months. He has no significant past medical history. He has a 40-pack year smoking history and consumes 3 drinks of alcohol approximately 5 nights a week. BMI is 21 kg/m2. Temperature is 36.8°C (98.2°F), heart rate is 88/min, blood pressure is 135/85 mm Hg, respiratory rate is 16/min, and oxygen saturation is 97% on room air. He appears pale and thin. There is no palpable lymphadenopathy in the neck. Cardiopulmonary and abdominal examinations are unremarkable. Which of the following tests should be ordered next to help make a diagnosis?

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