CDX-2 Expression in Esophageal Biopsies Without Goblet Cell Intestinal Metaplasia May Be Predictive of Barrett ’s Esophagus

ConclusionIn cases that are initially AB negative and CDX-2 positive, CDX-2 was demonstrated to have a potential prognostic utility for early detection of progression to BE. CDX-2 expression is significantly predictive for risk of goblet cell IM development 40 to 45  months after initial biopsy.
Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research