In Barrett&;s oesophagus, lining is
Correct Answer: Secreting columnar cell epithelium
Description: .BARRETT&;S OESOPHAGUS is the metaplastic changes in the mucosa of the oesophagus as the result of GORD. * Squamous epithelium of lower end of the oesophagus is replaced by diseased columnar epithelium (columnar metaplasia). * There is a macroscopical visible length of columnar mucosa with microscopic features of intestinal metaplasia. * It affects lower oesophagus commonly often middle oesophagus also. Ref: SRB&;s manual of surgery,3 rd ed, pg no 744
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