Question

A 60-year-old with chronic gastro-oesophageal reflux disease has Barrett's oesophagus on endoscopy. Which finding indicates increased risk for progression to oesophageal adenocarcinoma?

Accepted Answer

Presence of low-grade dysplasia

Answer

Short-segment Barrett's (<3cm)

Answer

Absence of dysplasia

Answer

Hiatus hernia presence

Answer

Helicobacter pylori infection

Practice question

A 60-year-old with chronic gastro-oesophageal reflux disease has Barrett's oesophagus on endoscopy. Which finding indicates increased risk for progression to oesophageal adenocarcinoma?