Intraepithelial Cells With Irregular Nuclear Contours As A Marker of Esophagitis In Patients With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Abstract

Endoscopic diagnosis of esophagitis is invariably acceptable if gross abnonnalities of the esophageal mucosa , such as erosions or ulcerations are present, where as non specific findings at endoscopy such as erythema , granularity , or friability are not considered reliable markers of esophagitis.