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Can untreated esophagitis lead to esophageal cancer?

Although rare, if it progresses to Barrett's esophagus, the risk of esophageal cancer may increase.

만성적인 역류성 식도염이 수년 이상 지속되면 식도 점막세포가 위 점막세포처럼 변하는 바렛 식도(Barrett's esophagus)가 발생할 수 있습니다.

  • 바렛 식도: 식도 선암의 전단계 병변으로 알려짐
  • 암 발생률: 바렛 식도 환자의 식도암 발생률은 일반인보다 30배 이상 높음
  • 예방: 꾸준한 치료와 정기적인 내시경 검사가 중요함
⚠️ 경고

증상이 없더라도 바렛 식도가 진단되었다면 1년마다 내시경 추적 관찰이 필요합니다.

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Dr. Yeonseung Choe

Dr. Yeonseung ChoeChief Director

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