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Is a very irregular ge junction or "z line" on endoscopy usually barrett's esophagus? i am 4 months post nissan & had a scope for epigastric pain, nausea, and blood.it showed an irregular z line & antral erosions only; no ulcers. biopsies pending.

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Biopsies. : While an irregular GE junction is not pathognomonic of Barrett's, the biopsy specimens should let us know with certainty if such is present.

Answered 3/22/2020

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Dr. Erik Borncamp answered

Specializes in Wound care

Path will tell: The pathologist will be able to give you the info based on the biopsies. once you have those back you doctor should be able to interpret them for you

Answered 3/17/2017

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