The incidence of adenocarcinoma of the esophagus is increasing at a very rapid rate, which is largely the result of the growing prevalence of adenocarcinoma arising in Barrett’s mucosa. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning adenocarcinoma of the esophagus?
A. Barrett’s mucosa with specialized columnar epithelium characterized by veliform folds, lined by secreting columnar and goblet cells has the highest association with carcinoma of the esophagus
B. Less than 5% of patients with Barrett’s mucosa will harbor adenocarcinoma
C. Severe dysplasia of Barrett’s mucosa requires frequent reexamination and biopsy
D. Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus has a less aggressive behavior than squamous cell carcinoma
Answer:A
The incidence of adenocarcinoma of the esophagus is increasing at a very rapid rate, which is largely the result of the growing prevalence of adenocarcinoma arising in Barrett’s mucosa. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning adenocarcinoma of the esophagus?
A. Barrett’s mucosa with specialized columnar epithelium characterized by veliform folds, lined by secreting columnar and goblet cells has the highest association with carcinoma of the esophagus B. Less than 5% of patients with Barrett’s mucosa will harbor adenocarcinoma C. Severe dysplasia of Barrett’s mucosa requires frequent reexamination and biopsy D. Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus has a less aggressive behavior than squamous cell carcinoma