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Necrotizing sialometaplasia-like change of the esophageal submucosal glands is associated with Barrett's esophagus.
Virchows Archiv : an international journal of pathology - 1 Aug 2014
Braxton David R, Nickleach Dana C, Liu Yuan, Farris Alton B
Abstract excerpt
The esophageal submucosal glands (SMG) protect the squamous epithelium from insults such as gastroesophageal reflux disease by secreting mucins and bicarbonate. We have observed metaplastic changes within the SMG acini that we have termed oncocytic glandular metaplasia (OGM), and necrotizing sialometaplasia-like change (NSMLC). The aim of this study is to evaluate the associated clinicopathological parameters of,...
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