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
 Micrograph of Barrett's esophagus, an example of glandular metaplasia. |
References
- ^ "Metaplasia". http://www.qub.ac.uk/cm/pat/undergraduate/Basiccancer/metaplasia.htm.
- ^ Ward AM (July 1971). "Glandular metaplasia and mucin production in transitional cell carcinomas of bladder". J. Clin. Pathol. 24 (5): 481. doi:. PMID 5571853. PMC: 477052. http://jcp.bmj.com/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=5571853.
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