Foveolar type dysplasia
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Foveolar type dysplasia, also foveolar dysplasia, is a form of dysplasia that arises from the foveolar cells, typically seen in the stomach. It is may be subtle to unaccustomed eyes.
It is also described as non-adenomatous dysplasia, type 2 dysplasia and foveolar/hyperplastic type.[1]
General
- Precursor to adenocarcinoma.
Microscopic
Features:
- Tall columnar cells with basal nuclei in a villiform architecture.[1]
DDx:
- Benign foveolar epithelium.
- Hyperplastic polyp.
Images
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See also
References
- ↑ Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 1.2 Brown, IS.; Whiteman, DC.; Lauwers, GY. (Jun 2010). "Foveolar type dysplasia in Barrett esophagus.". Mod Pathol 23 (6): 834-43. doi:10.1038/modpathol.2010.59. PMID 20228780.