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If barretts esophagus is a pre cancer condition?
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Yes: People with barretts esophagus higher incidence of esophageal cancer.
Answered 7/28/2012
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Pre-Pre-Pre Cancer: Barretts esophagus is a change in the cells of the inner lining of the esophagus due to prolonged acid exposure from gerd (~10% of gerd pts). While there is a 40-50 fold increase in esophageal cancer in this group, the highest risk is in people with dysplasia: >75% of pts with high-grade dysplasia will develop ca over the next 10 yrs if left untreated. For all others, we watch closely.
Answered 5/9/2012
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