Barrett's esophagus

Low power view of a biopsy specimen from a patient with Barrett's esophagus shows predominantly columnar-lined surface epithelium. Gastric-type pits, mucous glands, and occasional intestinalized crypts are also visible.

From: Lewin KJ, Appelman HD. Tumors of the esophagus and stomach. Atlas of tumor pathology (electronic fascicle), Third series, fascicle 18, 1996, Washington, DC. Armed Forces Institute of Pathology.

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