Biomarkers of High Grade Dysplasia in Barrett's Esophagus
Biomarkers of High Grade Dysplasia in Barrett's Esophagus
Biomarkers of High Grade Dysplasia in Barrett's Esophagus
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Histopathologic Dx <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dysplasia</strong><strong>Dysplasia</strong>: Presence <strong>of</strong> neoplastic epithelium thatrema<strong>in</strong>s conf<strong>in</strong>ed with<strong>in</strong> the basement membrane.Occurs <strong>in</strong> up to 10-20% <strong>of</strong> cases if left untreated.Identification <strong>of</strong> dysplasia by light microscopy isstill considered the “gold standard” by which patientfollow-up and treatment is coord<strong>in</strong>ated.