Is grade 3 esophagitis the same as grade c esophagitis?

Grade 3 esophagitis and grade C esophagitis refer to the same condition, which is a classification used in the Los Angeles classification system for esophagitis. This grading indicates severe esophagitis, characterized by the presence of multiple erosions and potentially significant symptoms. The terms are interchangeable, representing the severity of inflammation and damage to the esophagus typically associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).