Barrett's esophagus in a newborn.
We describe Barrett's esophagus occurring in a 3-week-old male. The finding of columnar cell-lined lower esophageal epithelium in the presence of gastroesophageal reflux supports the theory of an acquired phenomenon and suggests that the metaplastic process may have begun in the perinatal period.
Robins
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DB
Department of Pathology, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center of Pennsylvania State University, Hershey.
Zaino
R J
RJ
Ballantine
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TV
D001471:Barrett Esophagus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008679:Metaplasia