What Causes Salmon Colored Mucosa?
First, the Esophageal Lining Must Have a Certain Appearance on an Upper Endoscopy Exam. the Normal Esophageal Lining (Squamous Mucosa) Is Light Pink or White...
First, the esophageal lining must have a certain appearance on an upper endoscopy exam. The normal esophageal lining (squamous mucosa) is light pink or white. If the lining is salmon-pink in color, it is likely Barrett's esophagus.
What is Barrett's mucosa?
Barrett's oesophagus or Barrett's mucosa is a condition which occurs in approximately 10% of patients who suffer with long-term acid reflux. It is thought to be a protective mechanism against the pain of the reflux. It is not clear why some people develop it and many others do not.
What are the stages of Barrett's esophagus?
- non-dysplastic (no cancerous tissue present)
- low-grade dysplasia (minor cell changes found)
- high-grade dysplasia (extensive cell changes found, but not yet cancer)
- noninvasive cancer.
- invasive cancer.
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