Reflux esophagitis or Helicobacter infection? - Diagnostic value of the inflammatory pattern in metaplastic mucosa at the squamocolumnar junction

The endoscopic aspect of the Z-line, the inflammatory pattern, and the type of glands in biopsies from the squamocolumnar junction, as well as the presence of pseudogoblet cells are helpful tools in distinguishing Barrett's mucosa from Helicobacter-associated intestinal metaplasia.