Metaplastic carcinoma is a rare and aggressive type of breast cancer. It develops when cancer cells from the breast change their appearance and begin to resemble other types of cells. For example, the tumour may contain: Squamous cells (flat cells normally found on the surface of the skin and lining surfaces of the body). Spindle-shaped …
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Pancreatic metaplasia describes a change where the cells in a tissue have been replaced by the types of cells normally found in the pancreas.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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