| Theme |
Barrett's Esophagus |
| Title |
Molecular Mechanisms of Barrett's Adenocarcinoma |
| Author |
Hideaki Kazumori |
Department of Internal Medicine, Izumo City General Medical Center / Second Department of Internal Medicine Shimane University, School of Medicine |
| Author |
Yoshikazu Kinoshita |
Second Department of Internal Medicine Shimane University, School of Medicine |
| [ Summary ] |
The incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma has been rising rapidly. Esophageal adenocarcinoma arises from a background of premalignant Barrett's esophagus. Recent research has led to a much greater understanding of the molecular mechanisms of esophageal adenocarcinoma. This paper reviewed the current understanding of the molecular mechanisms driving the neoplastic progression of Barrett's esophagus. |