Barrett Esophagus

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C2891

A condition in which the cells lining the lower part of the esophagus have changed or been replaced with abnormal cells that could lead to cancer of the esophagus. The backing up of stomach contents (reflux) may irritate the esophagus and, over time, cause Barrett's esophagus.

C2891

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C116977

CTRP

Esophageal lesion lined with columnar metaplastic epithelium which is flat or villiform. Barrett epithelium is characterized by two different types of cells: goblet cells and columnar cells. The symptomatology of Barrett esophagus is that of gastro-esophageal reflux. It is the precursor of most esophageal adenocarcinomas. (WHO)

Barrett Esophagus

Columnar Epithelial-Lined Lower Esophagus

Columnar-Lined Esophagus

BE

CLE

CELLO

Barrett's Esophagus

Barrett Esophagus

Barrett_s_Esophagus

Barrett Esophagus

C2891

Barrett Esophagus

Disease or Syndrome

C0004763

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C7423