Update on Barrett’s Oesophagus

Barrett’s oesophagus (BO) is a precancerous lesion associated with the development of oesophageal adenocarcinoma (OAC). Although different types of metaplasia have been described in BO, only the presence of intestinal metaplasia with goblet cells seems to be indispensable for an accurate diagnosis....

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Main Authors: Claudia Tarlarini, Enzo Grossi, Silvana Penco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Medical Journal 2014-12-01
Series:European Medical Journal Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://emjreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/Update-on-Barrett%E2%80%99s-Oesophagus.pdf