Endoscopic view of Barrett Esophagus (1 of 9)

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Case description

A 53 year-old male with long standing GERD. The mean age of development of Barrett's esophagus is estimated to be 40 years, yet the mean age at diagnosis is 63 years. This suggests that a premalignant disorder may be present for up to 20 years before it is clinically recognized.

tags: esophagus endoscopic

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