Barrett’s esophagus


All are TRUE about Barrett’s esophagus EXCEPT


A. Abnormal metaplastic change

B. Lower portion of the esophagus

C. Premalignant condition

D. Congenital abnormality



Barrett’s esophagus is an abnormal metaplastic change in the mucosal cells lining the lower portion of the esophagus, from


A. simple squamous epithelium to simple columnar epithelium

B. stratified squamous epithelium to simple columnar epithelium

C. stratified squamous epithelium to stratified columnar epithelium

D. simple squamous epithelium to stratified columnar epithelium



Barrett’s esophagus is associated with a high incidence of transition to esophageal


A. Adenocarcinoma

B. Squamous cell cancer

C. Lymphoma

D. Sarcoma



Seattle protocol is used commonly in


A. MRI Scan of Esophagus

B. Treatment of Barret’s Esophagus

C. Medical regimen of Adenocarcinoma

D. Endoscopy to obtain endoscopic biopsies



In-shorts


Barrett’s esophagus – This change is considered to be a premalignant condition


Risk of developing Barrett’s esophagus is increased by central obesity (vs. peripheral obesity)


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