MIS/GI Flashcards
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Q
What is Barrett’s esophagus?
A
Barrett’s esophagus is a metaplastic condition in which the squamous epithelium of the distal esophagus is replaced by columnar cells. It is the end stage of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and is a non-cancerous precursor to esophageal adenocarcinoma (not squamous cell carcinoma).
