Pathology of esophagus
Pathology of esophagus
Updated: 02/20/19
© Jun Wang, MD, PhD
Key anatomy and histological
features
- Muscular tubular structure
Striated muscle: upper portion (suprasternal
notch and up)
Mixed striated and smooth muscle: mid
(suprasternal notch to diaphragmatic hiatus):
Smooth muscle: lower (diaphragm to GE
junction)
- Squamous epithelium
- GE junction: Junction of squamous and columnar epithelium
Functional disorders
Benign esophageal disorders
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