Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is a type of esophageal carcinoma (EC) that can affect any part of the esophagus, but is usually located in the upper or middle third. The disease is MONDO_0005580 (esophageal squamous cell carcinoma). Also known as: ESCC, esophageal epidermoid carcinoma, esophageal scc, esophageal squamous cell cancer, esophagus scc, esophagus squamous cell carcinoma, oesophagus scc, oesophagus squamous cell carcinoma.