Influence of genetics on tumoral pathologies: The example of the adenocarcinoma arising in Barrett's esophagus Influencia de la genética en la patología tumoral: El ejemplo del adenocarcinoma desarrollado sobre el esófago de Barrett
Barrett's esophagus (BE) refers to an abnormal change (metaplasia) in the cells of the inferior portion of the esophagus. About 10% of patients with symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have BE. In some cases, BE develops as an advanced stage of erosive esophagitis. The risk of es...
Main Authors: | Vincenzo Villanacci, Gabrio Bassotti, Marianna Salemme, Elisa Rossi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Aran Ediciones
2012-12-01
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Series: | Revista Espanola de Enfermedades Digestivas |
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Online Access: | http://scielo.isciii.es/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1130-01082012001100007 |
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