BIOPSY
Barrett´s Esophagus -adenocarcinoma- (2 of 4)
A retractile area is observed some biopsies were taken A small adenocarcinoma was found at this site.
Barrett´s Esophagus (1 of 4)
Barrett´s Esophagus with new squamocolumnar junction found it very high level in the esophagus. A 90 year-old male with long standing reflux disease presented a big hiatal hernia, 10 years previously...
Long Segment of Barrett´s Esophagus. 90-year-old...
A 90 year-old male with a long history of reflux disease. The endoscopy, demonstrated a long segment of Barrett´s esophagus confirmed histopatologically.
Barrett´s Esophagus (1 of 2)
A 43 year-old male with long-standing gastroesophageal reflux. Biopsies confirmed the presence of intestinal metaplasia. Biopsies obtained just below the squamocolumnar junction reveled specialized...
Longstanding gastroesophageal reflux disease...
Magnification images could help target areas of high yield within Barrett’s mucosa would be helpful to identify high yield areas, potentially eliminating the need for random biopsies.
Longstanding gastroesophageal reflux disease...
Barrett’s esophagus short segment. High magnification image. The gastroesophagic junction (Squamocolumnar junction) is observed, the microvillis are appreciated that are similar to the microvillis...
Endoscopic view of Barrett Esophagus -jumbo forceps...
Some biopsies were taken with jumbo forceps. The use of the larger 3.4 mm forceps results in larger biopsies than the standard 2.4 mm biopsy forceps, and they are therefore best for diagnostic purposes....
Endoscopic view of Barrett Esophagus (1 of 9)
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...
Barrett Esophagus - chromoendoscopy using methylene...
Chromoendoscopy using methylene blue. It is believed that adenocarcinoma develops only in epithelium containing specialized intestinal metaplasia. Therefore, investigators have focused on the utility...
Barrett Esophagus -vital staining with Lugol's...
Vital staining with Lugol's solution is performed at the time of upper endoscopy to aid in cancer detection. Lugol's staining involves the application of a solution that contains potassium iodide and...