Barrett's esophagus and active duodenal ulcer: an important clinical association.
A retrospective review of five patients with Barrett's esophagus revealed three with an associated active duodenal ulcer. Two patients also had adrenocarcinoma of the esophagus. Any patient with prolonged gastroesophageal reflux should have careful radiologic and endoscopic evaluation of the entire upper gastrointestinal tract.
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001471:Barrett Esophagus / Q000150:complications*; D004381:Duodenal Ulcer / Q000150:complications*; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies