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What was the patient's primary symptom that led to a referral from his primary care physician?
What was the patient's primary symptom that led to a referral from his primary care physician?
What is the diagnosis made by the gastroenterologist?
What is the diagnosis made by the gastroenterologist?
What does the flexible endoscope examination reveal about the patient's esophagus?
What does the flexible endoscope examination reveal about the patient's esophagus?
What is Barrett metaplasia?
What is Barrett metaplasia?
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What is the increased risk associated with Barrett metaplasia?
What is the increased risk associated with Barrett metaplasia?
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What was seen in the metaplastic epithelium upon histopathologic examination?
What was seen in the metaplastic epithelium upon histopathologic examination?
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What is the significance of the quote, 'The eyes can't see what the brain does not know!'?
What is the significance of the quote, 'The eyes can't see what the brain does not know!'?
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What type of cells are present in the stomach that can tolerate acid better?
What type of cells are present in the stomach that can tolerate acid better?
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What is the term for the upward flow of stomach acid into the lower esophagus?
What is the term for the upward flow of stomach acid into the lower esophagus?
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What is the significance of the biopsy in this case?
What is the significance of the biopsy in this case?
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