stomach

Gastroesophageal junction

The gastroesophageal junction is the area where the esophagus meets the stomach. The esophagus is a tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to your stomach, while the stomach is a muscular organ that begins digesting food. The gastroesophageal junction is a barrier to prevent stomach acid and other contents from flowing back …
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Poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma of the stomach

This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) of the stomach. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is a poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma? A poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) is an aggressive type of stomach cancer …
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ECL (enterochromaffin-like) cell hyperplasia

ECL cell hyperplasia refers to an increase in the number of enterochromaffin-like (ECL) cells within the stomach lining. ECL cells are neuroendocrine cells that play an important role in the regulation of acid production in the stomach. Where are ECL (enterochromaffin-like) cells normally found, and what do they do? ECL cells are normally found in …
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Chronic atrophic gastritis

This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for chronic atrophic gastritis of the stomach. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is chronic atrophic gastritis? Chronic atrophic gastritis is a medical condition where inflammation causes the lining of the stomach to become …
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Foveolar type adenoma of the stomach

What is a foveolar type adenoma of the stomach? A foveolar type adenoma is a non-cancerous growth that starts from cells on the inside surface of the stomach. It is a rare type of polyp in the stomach although it is slightly more common in people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) syndrome and gastric adenocarcinoma …
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Intestinal type adenoma of the stomach

What is an intestinal type adenoma of the stomach? An intestinal type adenoma is a non-cancerous growth that starts from cells on the inside surface of the stomach. It is the third most common type of polyp in the stomach after hyperplastic polyps and fundic gland polyps. Where in the stomach are intestinal type adenomas …
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Gastric dysplasia

What does gastric dysplasia mean? Gastric dysplasia is a precancerous change that can turn into a type of stomach cancer called adenocarcinoma over time. Another name for this condition is glandular intraepithelial neoplasia. Where in the stomach does dysplasia start? Gastric dysplasia in the stomach starts from specialized epithelial cells that cover the inside surface …
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Dysplasia in the stomach (gastric dysplasia)

This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for dysplasia of the stomach. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What does dysplasia in the stomach mean? Dysplasia in the stomach (also known as gastric dysplasia) is a precancerous change that can turn into …
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Fundic gland polyp

What is a fundic gland polyp? A fundic gland polyp is a non-cancerous growth that develops from the cells lining the inside of the stomach. It is the most common type of polyp in the stomach. Where in the stomach do fundic gland polyps start? The stomach is divided into four parts: cardia, fundus, body, …
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Erosive gastritis

This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for erosive gastritis of the stomach. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is erosive gastritis? Erosive gastritis is a condition where the protective lining inside the stomach becomes damaged or worn away. This damage …
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