<prompt> False statement regarding Barretts oesophagusHyperplastic change in lining mucosa of oesophagusGoblet cells seen on histologyPatient is usually asymptomaticChronic GERD is a predisposing factor  <response>: Barretts oesophagus It is a metaplastic change in the lining mucosa of the oesophagus in response to chronic gastro-oesophageal reflux. Patient is usually asymptomatic but Many have abnormal pH profiles. Hallmark of specialised Barretts epithelium is the presence of goblet cells intestinal metaplasia In Barretts oesophagus the Junction between squamous esophageal mucosa and gastric mucosa moves proximally. Stictures can be seen In Barretts oesophagus and nearly always appear at the new squamocolumnar junction. Ref: Bailey and love 27th edition pgno:1081 