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Is barrett's esophagus always something malignant?
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No: The vast majority are benign. It's good to check occasionally for little cancers that can develop.
Answered 4/6/2016
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No: Really depends on level of "dysphasia" if any. The higher the grade of dysphasia, the more likely it can turn to cancer. The 10-year risk for esophageal cancer with Barrett's without dysplasia is only 0.05% - or 5 out of 1000.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Barrett's.: This is a change in the esophagus in response to longstanding reflux. It is a precancerous change which requires frequent surveillance EGDs to make sure cancer is not developing. If Barrett's is found, the abnormal areas can be ablated so that they do not progress to cancer. Surgery only really needed if cancer is found.
Answered 11/26/2015
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