Barrett's Esophagus.
10.7704/kjhugr.2014.14.3.131
- Author:
Mary P BRONNER
1
Author Information
1. Division of Anatomic Pathology & Molecular Oncology, University of Utah and ARUP Laboratories, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT, USA. marypatriciabronner@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Barrett's esophagus;
Esophageal adenocarcinoma;
Histology
- MeSH:
Adenocarcinoma;
Barrett Esophagus*;
Diagnosis;
Diagnosis, Differential;
Epithelium;
Gastroesophageal Reflux
- From:The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research
2014;14(3):131-162
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Barrett's esophagus is an acquired condition in which the stratified squamous epithelium is replaced by metaplastic, intestinal-type columnar epithelium. It develops as a result of chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease, and predisposes to the development of esophageal adenocarcinoma. This review is focused on histologic diagnosis and differential diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus.