High grade dysplasia/esophageal adenocarcinoma in short segment Barrett's esophagus.
Short segment Barrett's esophagus (SSBE) is a frequent finding in patients having endoscopy, but its clinical significance is not fully understood. With the rising incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma, a potential role of SSBE has been suggested. Biopsy of such lesions may have to be done when seen on endoscopy.
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Department of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, James H. Quillen College of Medicine, VA Medical Center, Johnson City 37684, USA.
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D000368:Aged; D001471:Barrett Esophagus / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged