Barrett esophagus

• incidence: 2-10% of patients with reflux esophagitis
• a/w adenocarcinoma in 8-10%

findings:
1. large deep ulceration +/- stricture at distal/mid esophagus
2. fine reticular pattern
3. commonly reflux
4. columnar epithelium secretes Tc-99m pertechnetate

© 2002, C.E. Kahn, Jr.
2002-04-18