CLINICO-PATHOLOGICAL STUDY OF UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT ENDOSCOPIC BIOPSIES

Abstract

In the present era, gastrointestinal pathology is one of the most important and expanding branches of medicine. The diseases of upper
gastrointestinal tract are responsible for a wide range of morbidity and mortality1. Histopathology plays an important role in diagnosis of various
lesions in gastrointestinal tract. In the present era, gastrointestinal pathology is one of the most important and expanding branches of medicine.
Upper gastrointestinal tract endoscopy is regarded as the investigation of choice in patients with upper GIT disorders which often present with
dyspepsia. This procedure is quick and has no serious complications. The diagnosis of helicobacter pylori in the gastric biopsy is very critical as it
known to cause inammatory as well as neoplastic lesions like Adenocarcinomas. Endoscopic visualization helps in clinical diagnosis and on
histopathological correlation of biopsy specimen helps in accurate nal diagnosis2. This aids in diagnosing the suspected malignancies as well as
for monitoring the course of disease, response to therapy and to prevent complication. Summary: Endoscopic biopsies are an effective tool in the
proper diagnosis and management of various upper gastrointestinal tract lesions.