Specialized intestinal metaplasia of the lower esophagus: tip of the iceberg
I Németh, A Rosztóczy, F Izbéki, R Róka, A Annaházi, ZF Kiss, F Sükösd, T Wittmann, J Lonovics, L Tiszlavicz · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2007 · Heft 05
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Aims: The definition of Barrett's esophagus is based on the presence of specialized intestinal metaplasia (SIM), however, other types of glandular mucosa may also be present in the same sample, which are usually neglected. Therefore the aim was to obtain data about the frequency and features of other types of metaplasia coexisting with SIM in routine esophageal biopsy samples. Materials and methods: In 2006, 107 SIM cases were diagnosed. Specimens were re-evaluated by classical histochemistry using HE, Giemsa and PAS – Alcian Blue (pH=2.5) stainings. Results: Only 19 cases contained pure SIM. In 34 cases cardiac…
