All of the following are true about Barret's esophagus, Except:
Answer is a D (Associated with oesophageal varices) Barret's oesophagus is not associated with oesophageal varices. Barret's oesophagus is characterized replacement of lower oesophageal mucosa by intestinal (columnar) type of epithelium. It is considered premalignant with increased risk of adenocarcinoma, and is believed to be caused by prolonged gastroesophageal reflux.
Consequence of prolonged GER
It is premalignant
Lower oesophageal mucosa is replaced by intestinal type of epithelium
Associated with oesophageal varices