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Molecular Biology of Barrett’s Adenocarcinoma
1 Mar 2001
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OBJECTIVE: To review the current knowledge on the genetic alterations involved in the development and progression of Barrett's esophagus-associated neoplastic lesions. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: Barrett's esophagus (BE) is a premalignant condition in which the normal squamous epithelium of the esophagus is replaced by metaplastic columnar epithelium. BE predisposes patients to the development of esophageal...
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