Barrett esophagus is characterized by replacement of normal squamous epithelium with:
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Correct answer: Intestinal-type columnar epithelium
Barrett esophagus involves metaplastic transformation of stratified squamous epithelium into intestinal-type columnar epithelium containing goblet cells. This change is a response to chronic acid exposure.
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