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			[[Image:Tractus intestinalis esophagus.svg\|thumb\|250px\|A schematic of the esophagus.]]
	'''Esophagus''' connects the pharynx to the [[stomach]]. It is afflicted by tumours on occasion. Probably the most common affliction is [[gastroesophageal reflux disease]] (GERD). Most biopsies revolve around the questions: 1. intestinal metaplasia? 2. dysplasia? and 3. cancer?		'''Esophagus''' connects the pharynx to the [[stomach]]. It is afflicted by tumours on occasion. Probably the most common affliction is [[gastroesophageal reflux disease]] (GERD). Most biopsies revolve around the questions: 1. intestinal metaplasia? 2. dysplasia? and 3. cancer?