Squamous metaplasia is a benign (non-cancerous) change that occurs when the normal cells in a tissue or organ are replaced by specialized cells known as squamous cells. This type of change happens as an adaptive response when tissues are repeatedly irritated or inflamed. Squamous metaplasia often occurs in the respiratory tract, urinary tract (especially the …
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Pancreatic metaplasia describes a change where the cells in a tissue have been replaced by the types of cells normally found in the pancreas. It is a non-cancerous change that is commonly found in the esophagus, stomach, and small bowel. In the esophagus and stomach, pancreatic metaplasia may be caused by the long-term use of …
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Metaplasia describes a process in which one type of normal tissue in your body is replaced by a different kind of normal tissue not usually found in that location. This change typically occurs because the tissue responds to ongoing stress, irritation, or injury. Metaplasia can happen in many parts of the body, including the esophagus, …
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