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Nature: Expression of SOX9 and CDX2 in nongoblet columnar-lined esophagus predicts the detection of Barrett's esophagus during follow-up The diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus in the United States requires both endoscopically evident columnar-lined esophagus and the presence of goblet cells by histology. Currently, there is no consensus ... Expression of SOX9 and CDX2 in nongoblet columnar-lined esophagus predicts the detection of Barrett's esophagus during follow-up Is there any reason to biopsy normal-appearing esophageal mucosa in a patient with GERD who is asymptomatic when on a proton-pump inhibitor and who has no visible Barrett's esophagus?

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