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Barrett Esophagus

 Syn. Barretts esophagus

Signs & Symptoms

 GERD-related symptoms
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/46632/Barrett-esophagus/Risk-Factors]
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Ref: Uptodate [ Barrett's esophagus:epidemiology, clinical manifestations,and diagnose] Harrison [ 2216] Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/46632/Barrett-esophagus/Risk-Factors]
Heartburn
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/46632/Barrett-esophagus/Risk-Factors]
Wheezing
Note: due to Reflux-induced asthma, due to reactive airway disease
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/46632/Barrett-esophagus/Risk-Factors]

Physical Examination

Lab / Serology

Imagin Study

 Migrated cephalad in Z line
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/46632/Barrett-esophagus/Risk-Factors]
Violaceous epithelium proximal to the gastroesophageal junction
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/46632/Barrett-esophagus/Risk-Factors]

Complication

Risk Factors

 Elder
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/46632/Barrett-esophagus/Risk-Factors]
Male
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/46632/Barrett-esophagus/Risk-Factors]
Middle aged
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/46611/Barrett-esophagus/Highlights-Basics]

Cause

 Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Ref: Uptodate [ Barrett's esophagus:epidemiology, clinical manifestations,and diagnose] Harrison [ 2216] Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/46632/Barrett-esophagus/Risk-Factors]

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