What is true regarding Barret’s esophagus:
Correct Answer: Premalignant
Description: Answer is B (Premalignant condition) Barret's oesophagus is a premalignant condition with increased risk of adenocarcinoma. Barret's esophagus is more common in males More common in males (Males > Females)0 More common in White (Whites > Blacks)e More common with increasing ageU Barret's metaplasia once established does not respond to conservative management `Established Metaplasia does not regress with antisecretory treatment' - Harrison Although medical treatment does not regress the metaplastic changes, it is still advocated to prevent continued insult. Barret's esophagus is associated with columnar metaplasia and not squamous metaplasia.
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