Korean J Helicobacter Up Gastrointest Res.
2014 Sep;14(3):131-162. 10.7704/kjhugr.2014.14.3.131.
Barrett's Esophagus
- Affiliations
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- 1Division of Anatomic Pathology & Molecular Oncology, University of Utah and ARUP Laboratories, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT, USA. marypatriciabronner@gmail.com
- KMID: 2305135
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.7704/kjhugr.2014.14.3.131
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.
