Objectives

Normal: Describe the type of epithelium that lines the normal esophagus.
Reflux: Identify the histologic changes associated with reflux.
Eosinophilic esophagitis: Know the minimal number of eosinophils seen in the biopsy of the mid- or proximal- esophagus of patients with eosinophilic esophagitis.
Infectious esophagitis: Name the three most common causes of infectious esophagitis.
Barrett: Define Barrett esophagus.
Neoplastic (Adenocarcinoma, SCC): Distinguish adenocarcinoma from squamous cell carcinoma.

To Do List:

Take pre-module quiz
Watch all 6 formal video lectures
Watch both esophageal mucosal resection (EMR) videos
Watch Dr. Pezhouh’s slide review video
Enjoy any additional esophagus videos
Take post-module quiz
Go over quiz with Dr. Christina Arnold

Pre-lesson assessment:

Start Assessment

Normal Esophagus Lecture with Dr. Pittman

This is the first lecture in the GI pathology esophagus module. For more information about PathElective. Go to PathElective.com and register for a course.

Esophageal Reflux Lecture with Dr. Pittman

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Eosinophilic Esophagitis Lecture with Dr. Mostyka

Infectious Esophagitis lecture with Dr. Mostyka

This is the fourth lecture in the GI pathology esophagus module. For more information about PathElective, go to PathElective.com and register for a course.

Barrett Esophagus Lecture with Dr. Pittman

This is the first lecture in the GI pathology esophagus module. For more information about PathElective, go to PathElective.com and register for a course.

Esophageal Carcinoma with Dr. Pittman

5 minute EMR with Dr. Christina Arnold

EMR Ligation Technique

Ligation-assisted Endoscopic mucosal resection of Barrett's esophagus with focal nodule in a 78 y.o. man with multiple comorbidities who is refusing surgical...

Dr. Pezhouh’s Slide Review Session

This is a short pathology slide session of esophagus designed for medical students.

Post Quiz

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