Q. Peptic ulcer of the esophagus is also called as

A
Barrett's ulcer
B
Reiter's syndrome
C
Reflux esophagitis
D
Achalasis
Solution:

Barrett’s esophagus refers to a (abnormal) change in the cells of the lower portion of the esophagus. In 1966, Savary described a junctional peptic ulcer localized on the squamous cell lining, at the upper pole of Barrett’s mucosa.

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