Mark has a HX of heartburn and has had a biopsy of the cells in his esophagus. The results show the normal cells of the esophagus have been replaced by columnar cells. Which of the following describes this finding?
A. Metaplasia
B. Dysplasia
C. Ischemia
D. Hyperplasia
Mark has an HX of heartburn and has had a biopsy of the cells in his esophagus. The results show the normal cells of the esophagus have been replaced by columnar cells. These findings describe Metaplasia.
Answer- A. Metaplasia
The abnormal transformation of one cell type in another cell type at the lower esophagus known as metaplasia. It normally occurs in Barret's esophagus.
Barret esophagus is caused by acid reflux disease(GERD) which increases the risk of esophageal cancer.
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