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Re: congenital ectopic gastric muscosa?
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Re: congenital ectopic gastric muscosa?
by HFHSM.D.-rf, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By HFHSM.D.-rf on May 29, 1998 at 22:11:14:
In Reply to: congenital ectopic gastric muscosa? posted by Wayne on May 21, 1998 at 20:02:55:
After an endoscopy, I have been told that I have "ectopic gastric muscosa." That is, cells in my upper esophagus that secrete acid like stomach cells. I'm being told that I was born with these cells, as opposed to having Barrett's esophagus.
I was also told this condition is fairly common, but I can not find any references on the Web to such a situation. Can you tell me more about this condition or where to look for more information?
My discomfort responds to Prevacid, but not to Zantac. It also responds to Pepto-Bismol chewable tablets, but not to the new Pepto-Bismol capsules. All of which seems to agree with the idea of a source of irritation in the upper esophagus.
Thanks much for any explanation or suggestions on where to look.
Wayne
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Dear Wayne,
Columnar mucosa in the upper esophagus is a benign condition present since birth. Unlike Barretts esophagus, this condition is not associated with the subsequent develoment of esophageal cancer. Usually, there are no symptoms associated with this condition. Therefore, I am surprised by your history of pains. Are your doctors certain that the ectopic mucosa is the cause of your symptoms? With regard to therapy, I would use the medications which you know are effective. Finally, I am unaware of any web sites that would provide additional information regarding this condition.
This response is offered for your general information and should not replace the conclusions drawn from a careful and complete evaluation by your physician.
HFHSM.D.-rf
*keywords: esophagus
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In Reply to: congenital ectopic gastric muscosa? posted by Wayne on May 21, 1998 at 20:02:55:
After an endoscopy, I have been told that I have "ectopic gastric muscosa." That is, cells in my upper esophagus that secrete acid like stomach cells. I'm being told that I was born with these cells, as opposed to having Barrett's esophagus.
I was also told this condition is fairly common, but I can not find any references on the Web to such a situation. Can you tell me more about this condition or where to look for more information?
My discomfort responds to Prevacid, but not to Zantac. It also responds to Pepto-Bismol chewable tablets, but not to the new Pepto-Bismol capsules. All of which seems to agree with the idea of a source of irritation in the upper esophagus.
Thanks much for any explanation or suggestions on where to look.
Wayne
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Dear Wayne,
Columnar mucosa in the upper esophagus is a benign condition present since birth. Unlike Barretts esophagus, this condition is not associated with the subsequent develoment of esophageal cancer. Usually, there are no symptoms associated with this condition. Therefore, I am surprised by your history of pains. Are your doctors certain that the ectopic mucosa is the cause of your symptoms? With regard to therapy, I would use the medications which you know are effective. Finally, I am unaware of any web sites that would provide additional information regarding this condition.
This response is offered for your general information and should not replace the conclusions drawn from a careful and complete evaluation by your physician.
HFHSM.D.-rf
*keywords: esophagus
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