Review
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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 21, 2013; 19(3): 331-338
Published online Jan 21, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i3.331
Table 1 Clinico-pathological classification for heterotopic gastric mucosa of the proximal esophagus
CategoryDescriptionSymptoms/findings
IAsymptomaticNone
IISymptomaticLaryngopharyngeal reflux
IIISymptomatic with benign complicationsStrictures/webs/fistula/bleeding
IVIntra-epithelial dysplasiaNone/non-specific
VMalignant transformationAsymptomatic/dysphagia