Antral type mucosa

The Pathology Dictionary Team
March 8, 2023

What is antral type mucosa?

Antral type mucosa is the thin layer of tissue that lines the antrum, cardia, and pylorus of the stomach.

What types of cells are normally found in antral type mucosa?

Antral type mucosa is made up of different types of cells that produce and secrete various substances, including mucus and hormones which aid in digestion.

Where is antral type mucosa normally found?

Antral type mucosa is normally found in three parts of the stomach: the antrum, cardia, and pylorus. These parts of the stomach produce mucous which protects the stomach from acid and hormones which aid in digestion.

What does antral type mucosa with chronic gastritis mean?

Antral type mucosa with chronic gastritis means inflammation in the antrum, cardia, or pylorus of the stomach. The most common cause of chronic gastritis is infection with the bacteria Helicobacter pylori. Less common causes include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), bile reflux, excessive alcohol consumption, autoimmune gastritis.

What does antral type mucosa with intestinal metaplasia mean?

Antral type mucosa with intestinal metaplasia means that the cells normally found in the antrum, cardia, or pylorus of the stomach have been replaced by cells normally found in a part of the digestive system called the intestine. These intestinal cells include specialized goblet cells that look blue when examined under the microscope because they contain a large amount of mucin. Intestinal metaplasia in the stomach is commonly caused by long-standing inflammation.

What does it mean if antral type mucosa is described as reactive?

Reactive means that the cells in the antral type mucosa have been injured and look abnormal when examined under the microscope. The injury can be caused by infection, physical stress, or exposure to chemicals or medications. Reactive does not mean cancer.