Pathology of stomach
Pathology of stomach and peritoneum
Updated: 02/23/2021
© Jun Wang, MD, PhD
Key anatomy and histology
- Cardia, fundus, body, pylorus
- Cardiac/fundal/body mucosa: Parietal cells (produce acid), chief cells (pepsinogen and chymosin)
- Pylorus mucosa: Predominantly mucinous cells, scattered endocrine cells
- No goblet cell in normal condition
Protection mechanisms of gastric mucosa
- Factor promoting mucosa protection
- Mucin to neutralize acid along epithelial surface
- Prostaglandins
- Bicarbonate
- Factors damage gastric mucosa
Inflammatory gastric disorders
Gastric tumors
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