Barrett's disease is a condition in which the cells lining the esophagus change and become similar to the cells lining the intestine. It causes no symptoms, but it sometimes precedes the development of a rare but deadly esophageal cancer called adenocarcinoma. Barrett's disease is more commonly referred to as Barrett's esophagus.
(Click Barrett's Esophagus for more information about the potential risk factors of Barrett's disease, tests and procedures used in making a diagnosis, and various treatment options that are available.)
