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What is LA Grade A reflux esophagitis?

Updated: 8/10/2023
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10y ago

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  • Grade A
    Definition - At least one mucosal break no longer than 5 mm, none of which extends between the tops of the mucosal folds.
  • Grade B
    Definition - At least one mucosal break more than 5 mm long, none of which extends between the tops of two mucosal folds.
  • Grade C
    Definition - Mucosal breaks that extend between the tops of two or more mucosal folds, but which involve less than 75% of the mucosal circumference.
  • Grade D
    Definition - Mucosal breaks which involve at least 75% of the mucosal circumference.
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What is a mucosal break? 
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I have this. My doctor told me it is the step before you get an ulcer. Lots of erosion which can be treated. Get on something like Nexium then get another scope done in a few months to see how it is healing

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LA Grade A reflux esophagitis is the highest grade classification of the disease. It is characterized by a 5mm break in the mucus lining the esophagus.

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This is incorrect. LA Grade A reflux esophagitis is the lowest grade classification of the disease. The highest is Grade D, which involves mucosal breaks in no less than 75% of the esophageal circumference.

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