The normal esophagus

The diagnosis of diseases affecting the esophagus frequently depends on a knowledge of the normal anatomy and histology of the esophagus. This paper describes and relates normal esophageal gross and histological features to pathological conditions affecting the esophagus. Special attention is given...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American journal of surgical pathology 1991-03, Vol.15 (3), p.296-309
Hauptverfasser:	DeNardi, F G, Riddell, R H
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Choristoma - pathology Diagnosis, Differential Embryonic and Fetal Development Endoscopy Esophageal Diseases - diagnosis Esophageal Diseases - pathology Esophageal Neoplasms - pathology Esophagus - anatomy & histology Esophagus - blood supply Esophagus - embryology Humans Lymphatic System - anatomy & histology Muscles - anatomy & histology Nervous System - anatomy & histology Stomach - anatomy & histology
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Zusammenfassung:	The diagnosis of diseases affecting the esophagus frequently depends on a knowledge of the normal anatomy and histology of the esophagus. This paper describes and relates normal esophageal gross and histological features to pathological conditions affecting the esophagus. Special attention is given to the problems of diagnosis encountered when confronted with mucosal biopsy specimens from the gastroesophageal junction.
ISSN:	0147-5185
DOI:	10.1097/00000478-199103000-00010