Barrett's oesophagus Flashcards
1
Q
Barrett’s oesophagus is a complication of which condition?
A
oesophageal reflux
2
Q
What is the histology of barrett’s oesophagus?
A
columnar epithelium
3
Q
What is the normal epithelium of the oesphagus?
A
squamous epithelium
4
Q
What is the process of epithelial cell change known as?
A
metaplasia
5
Q
Barrett’s is a major risk factor for which condition?
A
oesophageal adenocarcinoma= premalignant condition
6
Q
Three risk factors for barrett’s?
A
caucasian male age >50 smoking obesity hiatus hernia
7
Q
What is the management of Barrett’s?
A
PPI
Stop NSAIDs etc
Lifestyl advice- weight loss, reduce alcohol
surveillance
8
Q
When should endoscopy be performed if low grade dysplasia is discovered?
A
every 6 months
9
Q
Endoscopy repeat for high grade dysplasia?
A
every 3 months
10
Q
Endoscopy repeat if no dysplasia?
A
every 2-5 years
