Barrett esophagus

ICD-10 Code K22.7

Barrett esophagus

Definition

Esophageal lesion lined with columnar metaplastic epithelium which is flat or villiform. Barrett epithelium is characterized by two different types of cells: goblet cells and columnar cells. The symptomatology of Barrett esophagus is that of gastro-esophageal reflux. It is the precursor of most esophageal adenocarcinomas. (WHO)

Also known as Barrett esophagus, Barrett esophagus/esophageal adenocarcinoma, Barrett's esophagus, Barrett's oesophagus with esophagitis, Barrett's ulcer of oesophagus, BE, CELLO, CLE, columnar epithelial-lined Lower esophagus, columnar epithelial-lined Lower oesophagus, columnar-lined esophagus, columnar-lined oesophagus — 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