Barrett Esophagus

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.

Also Known As:

Barrett's Esophagus; Barretts Esophagus; Barrett Epithelium; Barrett Metaplasia; Barrett's Syndrome; Barrett Metaplasias; Barretts Syndrome; Epithelium, Barrett; Esophagus, Barrett's; Metaplasia, Barrett; Metaplasias, Barrett; Barrett Syndrome; Esophagus, Barrett

Neoplasms: 1324753
- Precancerous Conditions: 304
  - Barrett Esophagus: 2868
Digestive System Diseases: 1042
- Gastrointestinal Diseases: 5874
  - Esophageal Diseases: 379
    - Barrett Esophagus: 2868

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