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Revision as of 10:04, 16 May 2015
Glycogenic acanthosis of the esophagus is a benign uncommon change of the esophagus.
General
- Uncommon.
- Benign.
- Possible association with ingestion of hot liquids.[1]
Gross/endoscopic
- Distinctive endoscopic appearance - grey/white raised lesion.[1]
Image
Microscopic
Features:[1]
- Squamous epithelium with:
- Superficial clearing of the cytoplasm.
- Thickening.
Images
GAE - low mag.
GAE - intermed. mag.
GAE - intermed. mag.
GAE - high mag.
GAE - intermed. mag.
GAE - high mag.
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See also
References
- ↑ Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 1.2 Lopes, S.; Figueiredo, P.; Amaro, P.; Freire, P.; Alves, S.; Cipriano, MA.; Gouveia, H.; Sofia, C. et al. (May 2010). "Glycogenic acanthosis of the esophagus: an unusually endoscopic appearance.". Rev Esp Enferm Dig 102 (5): 341-2. PMID 20524767.