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Esophagus biopsy, e-g junction . dx: barrett's esoph. pos for high grade dysplasia. esoph. mucosa w/ mild nonspecific reactive changes. columnar mucosa lined by gastric foveolar cells w/ intestinal metaplasia confirmed by alcian blue stain. explain?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Those described findings are the pathology of Barrett's esophagus with high grade dysplasia which will likely progress to esophageal cancer in the future. You need to follow closely with your GI specialist. Frequent EGD for monitoring versus treatment is individualized.

Answered 9/13/2022

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