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

* Intestinal metaplasia
* Squamous metaplasia

## Additional images

* Micrograph of Barrett's esophagus, an example of glandular metaplasia.

## References

1. ↑ "Metaplasia". Academic Pathology. Queen's University Belfast. http://www.qub.ac.uk/cm/pat/undergraduate/Basiccancer/metaplasia.htm.
2. ↑ "Glandular metaplasia and mucin production in transitional cell carcinomas of bladder". Journal of Clinical Pathology 24 (5): 481. July 1971. doi:10.1136/jcp.24.5.481-b. PMID 5571853.

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