This condition is significant because it is the only known precursor to esophageal adenocarcinoma, a type of cancer that has seen a troubling increase in incidence over the past several decades.
By studying biomarkers known to be involved in gastrointestinal cancers, researchers have developed a biomarker algorithm that, when combined with a noninvasive method to collect esophageal cells for ...
Intestinal metaplasia does not cause any symptoms by itself, but having it may increase your risk of stomach or esophageal cancer. Genetic factors, diet, and gut bacteria can all contribute to the ...