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Author6 Posts
  #1

C raised eyebrow


  #2

least likely -- i too think of C. a lower esophageal ring.



  #3

Inflammation theory

Inflammatory cells can be found in biopsy specimens of esophageal rings and webs. These inflammatory cells are more common in distal esophageal lesions than in proximal esophageal lesions. The presence of neutrophils suggests an acute inflammatory response to a variety of insults including GER, medications, caustic ingestion, radiation, and trauma. Eosinophil infiltration suggests a cause from GER, allergic response (food), and idiopathic eosinophil gastroenteritis. The finding of lymphocytes and plasma cells suggests chronic inflammation.


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  #4

ok, the most commom complications are bleeding and stricture, so A and B are out, so is D.

All above can be caused by GERD but the least likely probably is C but I dont have the numbers.


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  #5

C. a lower esophageal ring


  #6

C

The rest seen in GERD with complications

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