Question

Identify the image given in UGIE (Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy):

• A. Barrett’s esophagus
• B. Esophageal varices
• C. Gastric erosion
• D.

Hint:

Esophageal varices are a common finding in patients with liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension, and they require careful management to prevent life-threatening bleeding.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To identify the image in an Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (UGIE), we need to understand the characteristics of each condition listed as options:

• Barrett’s esophagus: This condition involves a change in the lining of the esophagus to a type that resembles the lining of the intestine. During endoscopy, it appears as a salmon-pink color extending in tongues from the gastroesophageal junction.
• Esophageal varices: These are swollen veins, typically in the lower part of the esophagus or upper part of the stomach due to portal hypertension. On endoscopy, they appear as dilated, bluish, serpentine veins.
• Gastric erosion: These are shallow lesions on the stomach lining, often looking like a superficial ulceration or small defects in the mucosa.

Given that the correct answer is Esophageal varices, the image likely shows characteristics of dilated, bluish veins in the esophagus.