Barrett's esophagus: an acquired condition with genetic predisposition
Fahmy, N.; King, J.F.
American Journal of Gastroenterology 88(8): 1262-1265
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9270 PMID: 8338095 Document Number: 410444
We describe four families with a strong familial expression of Barrett's/gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) complex spanning one to four generations with two to seven affected members per family. The purpose of this report is to highlight genetic trends in Barrett's esophagus, stress the importance of a family history in gastroesophageal reflux disease, and to call attention to unique features of familial Barrett's esophagus.