Barrett's esophagus

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:affects esophagus
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:gastroesophageal_reflux_disease
gptkbp:canProgressTo esophageal cancer
dysplasia
gptkbp:characterizedBy metaplasia of esophageal lining
gptkbp:commonIn gptkb:Caucasians
men
gptkbp:complication chronic acid reflux
gptkbp:diagnosedBy endoscopy
biopsy
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1950
gptkbp:histology gptkb:intestinal_metaplasia
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Barrett's esophagus
gptkbp:ICD-10_code K22.7
gptkbp:monitors surveillance endoscopy
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Norman_Barrett
gptkbp:prevalence 1-2% of adult population
gptkbp:riskFactor esophageal adenocarcinoma
gptkbp:symptom chest pain
heartburn
dysphagia
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:proton_pump_inhibitors
esophagectomy
endoscopic ablation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Heartburn
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5