Barrett Esophagus

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Is a:
  • Disease or Syndrome
Definition:
A condition with damage to the lining of the lower esophagus resulting from chronic acid reflux (esophagitis, reflux). Through the process of metaplasia, the squamous cells are replaced by a columnar epithelium with cells resembling those of the intestine or the salmon-pink mucosa of the stomach. Barrett's columnar epithelium is a marker for severe reflux and precursor to adenocarcinoma of the esophagus.
Synonyms:
  • Barrett Epithelium
  • Barrett Syndrome
  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Barrett's Syndrome
  • Barretts Esophagus
  • Barretts Syndrome
  • Epithelium, Barrett
  • Esophagus, Barrett
  • Esophagus, Barrett's
  • Syndrome, Barrett
  • Syndrome, Barrett's
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