Question

A 55-year-old male with chronic gastro-oesophageal reflux disease presents for routine follow-up endoscopy. Which finding on endoscopy is most suggestive of Barrett's oesophagus?

Accepted Answer

Goblet cell metaplasia in the distal oesophagus

Answer

Transient lower oesophageal sphincter relaxation

Answer

Erosions in the distal oesophagus

Answer

Columnar epithelium in the proximal oesophagus

Answer

Ulcers throughout the entire oesophagus

Practice question

A 55-year-old male with chronic gastro-oesophageal reflux disease presents for routine follow-up endoscopy. Which finding on endoscopy is most suggestive of Barrett's oesophagus?