Glandular metaplasia
Micrograph of Barrett's esophagus (left of image) and normal stratified squamous epithelium (right of image). Alcian blue stain.
Glandular metaplasia is a type of metaplasia where irritated tissue converts to a glandular form.
An example occurs in the esophagus, where tissue becomes more similar to the tissue of the stomach.[1]
Another example occurs in the urinary bladder.[2]
See also
Additional images
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Micrograph of Barrett's esophagus, an example of glandular metaplasia.
References
- ↑ "Metaplasia".
- ↑ Ward AM (July 1971). "Glandular metaplasia and mucin production in transitional cell carcinomas of bladder". J. Clin. Pathol. 24 (5): 481. doi:10.1136/jcp.24.5.481-b. PMC 477052. PMID 5571853.
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