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An Immunofluorescent Method for Characterization of Barrett’s Esophagus Cells
Published on: July 20, 2014
Russell body esophagitis and Barrett's esophagus
Carlota Rodríguez de Vera Guardiola1, Lucía Alejandra Reina Licona1, David Alberca Corominas1
1Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Albacete.
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85-year-old woman being studied for anemia, an endoscopy is performed where there is evidence of two areas with metaplastic appearance in the distal portion of the esophagus, which are biopsied. Histologic exam reveals a lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate with the presence of Russell cells and foci of intestinal metaplasia without evidence of dysplasia. Although not the usual location, it must be acknowledged that there is a possibility of recognizing Russell bodies in the context of esophageal inflammation and its possible association with Barrett's esophagus.
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