Barrett adenocarcinoma
Barrett adenocarcinoma
Definition
An adenocarcinoma arising from Barrett metaplastic epithelium in the esophagus. There is evidence supporting the idea that the Barrett adenocarcinomas develop through a stepwise progression through intestinal metaplastic epithelium to epithelial dysplasia to malignancy. Adenocarcinomas arising in the setting of Barrett esophagus are typically papillary and/or tubular. In terms of grading, they are well or moderately differentiated adenocarcinomas. -- 2002
Also known as adenocarcinoma arising in Barrett's mucosa, Barrett adenocarcinoma, Barrett's adenocarcinoma — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Esophagus | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Esophagus | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |