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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.

Another example occurs in the urinary bladder.

See also

• Intestinal metaplasia
• Squamous metaplasia

Additional images

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

References

1. "Metaplasia". Archived from the original on 2008-08-01.
2. 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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