Pseudopyloric mucous glands

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Micrograph showing pseudopyloric mucous glands. H&E stain.

Pseudopyloric mucous glands, also pyloric gland metaplasia,[1] is a change seen intestine. It is associated with Crohn's disease.

Pseudopyloric mucous glands is abbreviated PMG. Pyloric gland metaplasia is abbreviated PGM.

General

Microscopic

Features:

  • Round glands with abundant pale cytoplasm - stubby champagne flute.
  • Usually in the deep aspect of the mucosa.

Images

See also

References

  1. URL: http://www.medunigraz.at/22698. Accessed on: 6 August 2013.