Question 1

localized irregularity of the mucosa was noted in the z-line and gastroesophageal junction. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

: Any irregularity of the esophageal mucosa is a cause for concern and the gastroenterologist is the specialist I turn to for the evaluation, advice,any treatment and follow-up. Concern here would be for metaplasia or Barrett's esophagus. Hopefully the evaluation may show neither.

Question 2

what is "localized continuous ulceration, friability and irregular margins of the mucosa with no bleeding noted in the lower third of esophagus" ?

Accepted Answer

Esophagitis: you'll need to be on a high-dose PPI (Prilosec, nexium) and possibly repeat the endoscopy in 3-6 months to rule out a condition like Barrett's.  I assume they also took biopsies from the esophagus, follow up on that.

Question 3

colonoscopy, normal mucosa. localized granularity and petechiae were noted in the ileo-cecal valve and appendiceal orifice. is this something serious?

Accepted Answer

?inflammation: Could these findings indicate some degree of inflammatory bowel disease like Crohn disease? Your gastroenterologist is best qualified to answer your question,however.

Question 4

i had egd shows localized nodular mucosa duodenal bulb and hyperemic gastric body.i also have an adrenal tumor on right side. is this cancer?

Accepted Answer

EDG findings: Adrenal tumors are often benign, ct/ultrasound is often beneficial in the determination.

Your egd findings suggest gastritis (erythema) , and nodular duodenitis.  Both are usually benign in your age group.  Occasionally a biopsy of these areas may warrant repeat endoscopic evaluation in the future if the pathology suggests tissue changes that could be premalignant.

Question 5

endoscopy: la grade a esophagitis @ gastroesophageal junction & few mid size bleps w/ localized distribution in mid esophageal segment. biopsy: gastric cardiac type mucosa w/ chronic inflammation but no intestinal metaplasia/dysplasia. diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

: I would regard this as mild to moderate inflammation of the esophagus with no premalignant features. Recommend treatment in addition to dietary measures would be a medication like omeprazole or nexium for 2 weeks. No alcohol or excessive caffeine intake.  Your gastroenterologist should explain all this to you and arrange for follow-up.

Question 6

how does a normal mucosa look?

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Normal mucosa.: Here are some examples:
http://www.Laendo.Net/table/endoscopic-images/normal/.

Question 7

what does chronically inflamed squamoglandular mucosa mean?

Accepted Answer

: It means a chronic inflammation of the organ's surface which contains squamous and glandular cells. I wonder if you had biopsy of the esophagus or the genital part. You are relatively safe, malignancy is ruled out with this result.

Question 8

my delivery notes show a 4th degree tear that only involved rectal mucosa and the eas (went just inferior to the ias). is this anatomically possible?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I think they are trying to describe an incomplete anal tear. The entire sphincter did not tear but you had a partial. It is also partial for the rectal mucosa to tear underneath the muscle and the muscle not to tear at all. That's why we do a rectal exam after deliveries if there is suspicion of a tear there.

Question 9

what is nodular mucosa?

Accepted Answer

Nodular mucosa: Generally speaking, mucosa, or the lining of the GI tract is relatively smooth appearing, with the exception of the small intestine, which appears like numerous fingers projecting from the mucosa. Nodular mucosa is a lumpy-bumpy appearance that can be benign. Generally it would be biopsied to assist in the diagnosis.

Question 10

what exactly is erythematous mucosa?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Mucous membranes cover most of the internal organs and spaces of the body.  If the mucosa is is erythmatous, it means it is red and this usually means inflammed or irritated.  This can be due to infections, trauma, auto-immune disorders and toxic agents that come into contact.  In your case, it would depend on where, why and when.  Discuss with your doctor if needed.

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Localized irregularity of the mucosa was noted in the z-line and gastroesophageal junction. should i be worried?

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What is "localized continuous ulceration, friability and irregular margins of the mucosa with no bleeding noted in the lower third of esophagus" ?

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Colonoscopy, normal mucosa. localized granularity and petechiae were noted in the ileo-cecal valve and appendiceal orifice. is this something serious?

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I had egd shows localized nodular mucosa duodenal bulb and hyperemic gastric body.i also have an adrenal tumor on right side. is this cancer?

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Endoscopy: la grade a esophagitis @ gastroesophageal junction & few mid size bleps w/ localized distribution in mid esophageal segment. biopsy: gastric cardiac type mucosa w/ chronic inflammation but no intestinal metaplasia/dysplasia. diagnosis?

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How does a normal mucosa look?

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What does chronically inflamed squamoglandular mucosa mean?

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My delivery notes show a 4th degree tear that only involved rectal mucosa and the eas (went just inferior to the ias). is this anatomically possible?

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What is nodular mucosa?

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What exactly is erythematous mucosa?

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