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Barrett's esophagus in a newborn.
D B Robins1, R J Zaino, T V Ballantine
1Department of Pathology, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center of Pennsylvania State University, Hershey.
Pediatric Pathology
|July 1, 1991
Summary
Barrett
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Esophageal Pathology
Background:
- Barrett's esophagus is a condition where the lining of the esophagus changes.
- It is typically associated with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease in adults.
Observation:
- A case of Barrett's esophagus was observed in a 3-week-old infant male.
- This is an unusually early presentation of the condition.
Findings:
- The presence of columnar cell-lined lower esophageal epithelium was noted.
- This finding occurred alongside evidence of gastroesophageal reflux.
Implications:
- The early occurrence supports the theory that Barrett's esophagus is acquired.
- Metaplastic changes may initiate during the perinatal period.