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I dont see my doctor until monday but my endoscopy results are available now. im worried. this is from a biopsy of my esophagus. what does esophageal squamous mucosa with rare scattered lymphocytes mean?

Q: i dont see my doctor until monday but my endoscopy results are available now. im worried. this is from a biopsy of my esophagus. what does esophageal squamous mucosa with rare scattered lymphocytes mean?

: Nothing very worrisome and certainly not cancer or other horrendous problem. Discuss this with your doc. I see it as good news after an invasive procedure.

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Nothing very worrisome and certainly not cancer or other horrendous problem. Discuss this with your doc. I see it as good news after an invasive procedure.

Answered 9/26/2023

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A member asked:

I dont see my doctor until monday but my endoscopy results are available now. im worried. this is from a biopsy of my esophagus. what does esophageal squamous mucosa with rare scattered lymphocytes mean?

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