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=Other= | =Other= | ||
The group of conditions doesn't fit neatly with the others. It is a mixture of different non-neoplastic conditions. | |||
==Gastroesophageal reflux disease== | ==Gastroesophageal reflux disease== | ||
*Abbreviated ''GERD'' or ''GORD'' (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease). | *Abbreviated ''GERD'' or ''GORD'' (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease). | ||
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*Iron - can be demonstrated with [[Prussian blue stain]]. | *Iron - can be demonstrated with [[Prussian blue stain]]. | ||
*Doxycycline. | *Doxycycline. | ||
==Esophageal varices== | |||
===General=== | |||
*Arise due to [[portal hypertension]]. | |||
**This is usually due to [[cirrhosis]] that in turn is most often due to [[alcoholism]]. | |||
*Usually a clinical [[diagnosis]]. | |||
===Gross=== | |||
*Prominent blood vessels in the distal eosphagus. | |||
Note: | |||
At [[autopsy]] its best demonstrated by inversion of the esophagus.<ref name=Ref_HospAuto140>{{Ref HospAuto|140}}</ref> | |||
===Microscopic=== | |||
Features: | |||
*Large dilated [[blood vessels]]. | |||
=Preneoplastic= | =Preneoplastic= | ||