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Dysplastic Barrett's esophagus in scleroderma.

D J Sprung, S P Gibb

    The American Journal of Gastroenterology
    |July 1, 1985
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    Scleroderma patients have an increased risk of Barrett's esophagus, a precancerous condition. Early detection through surveillance is crucial for managing esophageal dysplasia in these individuals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Rheumatology
    • Oncology

    Background:

    • Barrett's esophagus is a premalignant condition of the esophagus.
    • Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease affecting connective tissue, often impacting the gastrointestinal tract.

    Observation:

    • A review of 107 Barrett's esophagus patients identified three with coexisting scleroderma.
    • Two of these patients exhibited high-grade dysplasia, while one had nondysplastic changes.

    Findings:

    • Scleroderma is associated with factors predisposing to Barrett's esophagus, including lower esophageal sphincter incompetence and reflux esophagitis.
    • The presence of scleroderma may increase the risk or alter the presentation of Barrett's esophagus.

    Implications:

    • Patients with both scleroderma and Barrett's esophagus require vigilant endoscopic and pathological surveillance.
    • Aggressive medical management and monitoring are essential to prevent malignant transformation in this high-risk group.

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