Svensk definition
Felbelägen magslemhinna i nedersta delen av matstrupen med ökad risk för utveckling av sår (Barrets ulkus), som leder till förträngning (Matstrupsförträngning).
Barrett Esophagus
Barretts esofagus
Engelsk definition
A condition with damage to the lining of the lower ESOPHAGUS resulting from chronic acid reflux (ESOPHAGITIS, REFLUX). Through the process of metaplasia, the squamous cells are replaced by a columnar epithelium with cells resembling those of the INTESTINE or the salmon-pink mucosa of the STOMACH. Barrett's columnar epithelium is a marker for severe reflux and precursor to ADENOCARCINOMA of the esophagus.
Svenska synonymer
Barrets metaplasi — Barretts epitel
Engelska synonymer
Barrett Metaplasia — Barrett Metaplasias — Metaplasia, Barrett — Metaplasias, Barrett — Barrett's Syndrome — Barretts Syndrome — Barrett Syndrome — Barrett's Esophagus — Barretts Esophagus — Esophagus, Barrett's — Esophagus, Barrett — Barrett Epithelium — Epithelium, Barrett